Hunter allegedly kills man in Ondo, shoots him from behind
Ondo State
By Adetokunbo Abiola
A 35-year old hunter, Nurudeen Agboola, allegedly shot a man in the back with a gun on April 2, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m. at Olosan Camp in Ondo Town, killing him.
He has been brought before an Akure Magistrate’s Court over the alleged murder of the man, identified as Pelumi Chibuezie.
The prosecutor, Taiwo Oniyere, informed the court that the incident caused injuries that reportedly led to the death of the deceased at the scene of the incident.
The alleged offence contravened Section 316 and was punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal Code Cap 37, Volume 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.
The prosecutor subsequently prayed the court to remand the defendant at the Olokuta Correctional Centre, pending advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Counsel to the defendant, G.O. Falana, sought for the court’s permission to file counter-affidavits but did not oppose the application for remand.
In his ruling, Magistrate Olusola Olujobi directed that the defendant be kept in police custody pending the filing of the counter-affidavits by the defence counsel and adjourned the matter to May 18, 2026 for hearing of the remand application.
