Reportedly, on Monday, operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) allegedly raided a high court located in Ilaro, Ogun State, and apprehended two defendants.
The individuals in question, Alhaji Isiaka Fatai and Samuel Oyero, were involved in proceedings related to suit No HCP/IC/2023, titled “The State vs Awode Oladosu & 13 others,” presided over by Justice A.A. Shobayo. The case centered on allegations of arson brought forth by one Akeem Adigun (aka Socopao), implicating Alhaji Isiaka Fatai, Oyero, and twelve others.
Recall that Agosasa recently experienced turmoil, with significant property damage amounting to billions of naira and loss of life due to a chieftaincy dispute in the town.
In a statement from the legal representative of Alhaji Isiaka, Kehinde Bamiwola Esq, it was alleged that the DSS operatives employed force against the two individuals, with Alhaji Isiaka Fatai reportedly subjected to physical assault, including beatings and rough handling.
Confirming the incident, the Principal Registrar of the High Court and Sectional Head of High Court, Ilaro, Comrade Omololu Olusanya, expressed shock and condemned the disregard for the rule of law displayed by the operatives. He highlighted that despite the judge’s directive against making arrests within the court premises, the operatives proceeded with the arrest.
“They approached the judge before the court session began. The honorable judge advised them that if they wanted to make an arrest, it must not be done within the court premises,” he stated. “They could stay outside and do whatever they wanted, but they refused that advice and carried out the arrest within the premises.”
