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The Lagos State government on Wednesday arraigned a 55-year-old National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) chieftain, Shamsudeen Oladiti,at the State High Court, Ikeja, for alleged murder of a dispatch rider.
Oladiti is standing trial on a three-count charge of involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy and attempted murder.
The State Counsel, Mr. Jubril Kareem, told the court that the defendant and others still at large committed the offences between August 27 and September 17, 2025, on Lewis Street, Lagos Island.
Kareem said the defendant allegedly caused the death of Ramon Imam by beating him with his fist and repeatedly hit his head and face.
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He told the court Oladiti allegedly attempted to murder Samuel Omale by assaulting him.
The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 230, 224 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Following his plea, the defence counsel, Mr. Olanrewaju Ajanaku, informed the court of a bail application dated April 27.
Ajanaku said the application had been served on the prosecution.
The prosecution raised no objection to bail application.
He, however, noted that the defence had sought an order directing the correctional centre to confirm the defendant’s medical status.
The defence counsel confirmed same.
Justice Lawal Alebiosu granted the application and ordered the Controller of Corrections, Kirikiri, to confirm the defendant’s medical status at a state government hospital.
The judge had earlier rejected the bail application due to some errors.
He adjourned the matter till June 15 for commencement of trial.
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