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Three in Ekiti court over alleged possession of explosives

The police in Ekiti State have arraigned three men before a Chief Magistrate Court, Ado Ekiti District for alleged possession of explosives.
The defendants -46-year-old Adamu Abdullahi; 57-year-old Haruna Musa and 26-year-old Sanni Garba – are facing a count charge of possession of explosives.
The police prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court on Friday that the defendant committed the offence on June 5, in Ado Ekiti.
The prosecutor alleged that “the defendants had in their possession three 32mm cartridges, detonating cord and firing cables.
“The offence contravened Section 1(c) and was punishable under Section 1(e) of the Explosive Act 1964 and Explosive Regulation 1967,” Oriyomi stated.
He urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him to study the file and assemble his witnesses.
The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them.
Counsel for the defendants, Mr Ademola Richard, urged the court to grant the defendants bail with a promise that they would not jump bail.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Olarewaju Owoleso, granted the defendant bail of N500,000 with one surety each in like sum.
The court adjourned the case till July 29, for further hearing.

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