Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, a suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, a town in Ogun State, has been arraigned in court for assaulting Abraham Arinola, an elderly man believed to be one of his chiefs.
Ogunjobi appeared in court on Tuesday, following a viral video that showed him verbally and physically assaulting Arinola.
The victim knelt and prostrated on a dirt road while Ogunjobi and some men cursed him and his family members. Arinola’s head was slapped as he was accused of conspiracy.
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The monarch, reportedly a retired police officer, also boasted of his influence over law enforcement agencies, threatening to jail the elderly chief.
Prior to Tuesday’s court arraignment, Ogunjobi’s action had earned him a six-month suspension from the state government.
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While in court, Ogunjobi was charged with conspiracy, assault and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
The monarch was subsequently granted bail, while the case was adjourned until March 6.
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