The Oyo State government, through Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), has taken stringent action in enforcing public order following the alleged wilful and malicious damage to state road infrastructure in Ibadan.
The enforcement exercise, led by the chairperson of OYRLEA, Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.), alongside the enforcement team, led to the arrest of Farinde Lawal, Akanji Kazeem, Abidemi Isiaq and 10 others, whom were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court, Ibadan Magisterial District, sitting at Iwo Road, on charges of conspiracy and wilful damage, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 .
According to the charge sheet, the defendants allegedly conspired and maliciously damaged the road kerbs constructed by the Oyo State government, on January20, 2026, at Odejayi area, Old Ife Road, and New Gbagi area, Ibadan.
The offences were said to be contrary to Sections 516 and 451 of the Criminal Code, Cap 35, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
During proceedings, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The presiding Magistrate subsequently granted them bail with stringent conditions.
Each defendant is to produce two sureties, one of whom must be a blood relation, while the other must be a government worker.
The government-employed sureties were required to present evidence of a minimum balance of ₦200,000 in their bank accounts, alongside a valid two-year tax clearance certificate as well as proof of title to land within the court jurisdiction.
The court, therefore, adjourned the case to February 13, 2026, for further mention.
OYRLEA reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public infrastructure and ensuring that individuals found to be in violation of the law are held accountable through due legal processes.
The Authority assured members of the public that it will continue to act within the ambit of the law to protect government assets and uphold public order across Oyo State.
