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An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 30-year-old man, Opeyemi Bashiru, in a correctional facility over an alleged unlawful possession of firearms.
Bashiru, whose address was not provided, was charged with conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms.
The Magistrate, Mrs. Kausarat Ayofe, did not take the plea of the accused for want of jurisdiction.
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She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice.
She adjourned the case until May 5, for mention.
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The Prosecutor, CPL David Adepoju, told the court that the accused committed the offence on March 2, at Mokola area of Ibadan.
He alleged that the accused unlawfully had in his possession two locally made single barrel guns and two live cartridges without lawful authority.
Adepoju said the offence contravened Sections 6(B) and 3 of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, 2004.
