The trial of five murder suspects in Lagos State has encountered significant setbacks after attempts to carry out a thorough investigation were allegedly obstructed by a top government official from Ogun State.
The suspects Hammed Olayiwola, 45; Taofeek Ajasa, 47; Samuel Ajose, 39; Segun Elijah, 54; Segun Dada, 54; and Elijah Adeogun, 43 were arrested by the police at Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos, following a violent incident in Osuke village, Ado-Odo, Ota, Ogun State.
The incident stemmed from a petition submitted to the Inspector General of Police by Lanre Balogun and Co, representing the Ileke family descendants, against Adeogun Elijah and others.