SUSPECTED GANG LEADER OF OFFA BANK ROBBERY DIES IN POLICE CUSTODY

.The Commissioner further explained to the court that, the information on the death of the suspect, was made known to him through a telephone call by the head of the Intteligence Team of the Inspector General of Police, Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police.

He, argued that since the suspect is reportedly dead, he can no longer stand trial, and  therefore, sought for an adjournment to enable the prosecution amend the charges and remove the name of the deceased suspect.

The Judge, Halima Salman, in her ruling granted the prayers of the Commissioner and adjourned the case until November 30 for mention.

Penpushing recalled that the gang allegedly stormed Offa and robbed more than five banks killing about 31 persons in the operation,but were later arrested and arraigned on a three-count charge of Criminal Conspiracy, Armed Robbery and Culpable Homicide, which contravened the provisions of sections 6 (b) 1(2) of the Armed Robbery and Firearms Act and 221 of the Penal Code.

Penpushing further reports that, the suspects, who appeared before the court were Ayoade Akinnibosun, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Adeola Abraham, Salaudeen Azeez and Niyi Ogundiran.