A Benin High Court, Monday, ordered that seven suspects,
who allegedly invaded the Edo State House of Assembly complex be remanded in police custody.
The suspects are; Wilfred Ogbewe,52, Igbinobono Collins,26, Salami Osayomore,25, Odion Osayande,23, Morgan Uwanboe,47, Ifeoluwa Oladele,36, and Agbonrere Festus,25 .
The presiding Judge, Justice Efe Ikponmwonba, ordered the Police Prosecuting Counsel, Mr Akomen Adaghe to remand the suspects in the police custody till Sept. 3 when plea (arraignment) would be taken, after the originating motion.
Earlier, the counsel to the suspects, Mr Mattias Obayuwana had told the court that was an enrolment order directedby IG, adding that suspects were bided to have appeared in court on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for hearing and not today (Monday) Aug. 24. Obayuwana said he was so surprised that the prosecuting counsel brought the suspects to court.However, Adaghe said he was not aware of such order.
Justice Ikponmwonba, who also agreed with suspects counsel, adjourned the sitting to Aug. 25 for originating motion with respect of enforcement of Fundamental Human Right
She however ordered that the suspects should not be brought along to court, adding that the court does not need the unnecessary attention that the presence of the suspects have generated.
