Alleged Molestation Of A Minor: Baba Ijesha To Be Arraigned On June 24

Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka alias Baba Ijesha is to be
arraigned at an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday over
allegations of sexual assault of a minor.

Baba Ijesha who has been in custody since his arrest on April
22, is to stand trial before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo on June 24
the judge’s cause list has revealed.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the matter is listed on
causelist of the Court.

NAN reports hat the actor was arraigned on June 16 in t a Yaba
Magistrates’ Court on charges of indecent treatment of a child,
defilement of a child, sexual assault by penetration, attempted
sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge but was however ordered to
be remanded in custody by Magistrate P.E Nwaka due to indications
that the matter is before the High Court.

Magistrates Nwaka in that ruling said: ”I have carefully
considered the application of the counsel to the defendant seeking
bail for the defendant and the opposition by the counsel from the
DPP.

“Since there are indications that the matter is before the high
court and the defendant will appear before the court, no bail can
be given.

“The defendant must be accorded full medical attention by the
authorities pending his arraignment at the High Court.” (NAN)

Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka alias Baba Ijesha is to be
arraigned at an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Thursday over
allegations of sexual assault of a minor.

Baba Ijesha who has been in custody since his arrest on April
22, is to stand trial before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo on June 24
the judge’s cause list has revealed.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the matter is listed on
causelist of the Court.

NAN reports hat the actor was arraigned on June 16 in t a Yaba
Magistrates’ Court on charges of indecent treatment of a child,
defilement of a child, sexual assault by penetration, attempted
sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge but was however ordered to
be remanded in custody by Magistrate P.E Nwaka due to indications
that the matter is before the High Court.

Magistrates Nwaka in that ruling said: ”I have carefully
considered the application of the counsel to the defendant seeking
bail for the defendant and the opposition by the counsel from the
DPP.

“Since there are indications that the matter is before the high
court and the defendant will appear before the court, no bail can
be given.

“The defendant must be accorded full medical attention by the
authorities pending his arraignment at the High Court.” (NAN)