The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, has been arraigned before the Ifo Magistrate Court following allegations of assault, conspiracy, and conduct likely to disturb public peace.
The arraignment, which took place on Tuesday, was brought by the Nigeria Police Force after a viral video surfaced, showing the monarch assaulting and verbally abusing an elderly man, Mr. Areola Abraham. In the video, the monarch was seen accusing Abraham of conspiracy, while physically and verbally assaulting him, even threatening to kill the man. Ogunjobi, a former police officer, allegedly boasted about his influence over law enforcement and warned Abraham that he would have him jailed.
The incident led to widespread outrage, prompting the Ogun State Government to suspend Ogunjobi for six months. Despite the charges, Ogunjobi has been granted bail, and the case has been adjourned to March 6 for further hearing.
