Embattled Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly called
Baba Ijesha, who was granted bail on Monday after 25 days in
detention is still in police custody, The Nation learnt.
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Recall the comic actor was alleged to have molested a
14-year-old foster daughter of Comedian Princess.
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Baba Ijesha’s lawyer, Adesina Ogunlana had alleged that the
Lagos police prevented his client’s freedom because they wanted to
monetise his release.
But reacting, the Lagos police public relations officer (PPRO),
Muyiwa Adejobi said that Baba Ijesha’s failure to immediately meet
his bail terms informed his continued detention.
He said, “It’s not true. No one is monetising his release. He
has not met with the bail conditions. Anyone making such an
allegation is mischievous or seeking undue public attention
“Everyone involved in his case knows he has not met the bail
conditions. Ijesha’s case is purely a legal matter and there are
procedures to follow. The command is not keeping him but the
law
“He who alleges must prove. However, the man alleging is not
Ijesha’s lawyer. Find out,” he added.
Embattled Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly called
Baba Ijesha, who was granted bail on Monday after 25 days in
detention is still in police custody, The Nation learnt.
Recall the comic actor was alleged to have molested a
14-year-old foster daughter of Comedian Princess.
Baba Ijesha’s lawyer, Adesina Ogunlana had alleged that the
Lagos police prevented his client’s freedom because they wanted to
monetise his release.
But reacting, the Lagos police public relations officer (PPRO),
Muyiwa Adejobi said that Baba Ijesha’s failure to immediately meet
his bail terms informed his continued detention.
He said, “It’s not true. No one is monetising his release. He
has not met with the bail conditions. Anyone making such an
allegation is mischievous or seeking undue public attention
“Everyone involved in his case knows he has not met the bail
conditions. Ijesha’s case is purely a legal matter and there are
procedures to follow. The command is not keeping him but the
law
“He who alleges must prove. However, the man alleging is not
Ijesha’s lawyer. Find out,” he added.