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An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered the remand of five persons accused of carrying out a ritual attack on a 16-year-old boy in Ikire, Osun State.
The suspects were arraigned following investigations into an incident involving Farouq Abdulahi Taiwo, a Primary Six pupil who reportedly survived an attempted ritual killing.
Those standing trial are Awotunde Saudat, Muyideen Olutoki, Fatai Abiodun, Usman Ademola and Ismaila Abiodun. They are facing charges of conspiracy and attempted murder.
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During the court session, the defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against them by the police.
Presiding judge, Justice Ayilara, ordered that the accused persons be taken into custody and remanded at the Ilesa Correctional Centre pending further legal proceedings.
Court documents revealed that the case has been transferred to the Chief Magistrate Court in Ikire and registered under charge number MOS/SSA CID/15c/2025.
According to the charge sheet, the suspects allegedly conspired on July 25, 2025, at the Ako area of Awotedo to commit a felony, namely murder, contrary to Section 324 of the Criminal Code of Osun State.
A second count stated that the accused persons attempted to unlawfully kill Farouq Abdulahi Taiwo by attacking him with a cutlass and attempting to remove his internal organs for ritual purposes. The offence is punishable under Section 320 of the same law.
When the case came up before Magistrate M. A. Ojo in Ikire on Thursday, January 15, the court adjourned proceedings until January 21 to enable the defence counsel file a formal bail application.
Counsel to one of the defendants, Chief Abimbola Ige, informed the court that a bail request would be submitted on the adjourned date.
Reacting to the development, a family representative of the victim, Alhaji Musbaudeen Daud, expressed concern over the increasing cases of ritual-related violence in the area.
He called on the Osun State Government to ensure that justice is served, stressing that the matter should not be allowed to be swept under the carpet.
