44-year-old Man Arrested For Killing A Goat

An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, remanded a 44-year-old man, Raimi Saka on Monday, in a correctional centre for allegedly shooting and killing a she-goat owned by one Mr Babatunde Azeez in Ibadan Oyo State.

The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Toyin Ibrahim, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on June 1, at about 9 p.m., at Ayegun, Oleyo area of Ibadan.

Ibrahim alleged that the defendant while armed with dangerous weapons killed one she-goat, property of one Mr Babatunde Azeez.

He said the offence contravened Section 1(2) of the Robbery and Firearms Laws of Nigeria, 2004

Saka, whose address was not provided, is charged with possession of dangerous weapons.

The Magistrate, Mrs Kausarat Ayofe did not take the plea of Saka for want of jurisdiction.

She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice.

She adjourned the case until Aug. 8 for mention.

NAN