Four elders from Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, have been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court, on allegations of malicious damage and inflicting bodily harm on four prominent community leaders.
The elders- identified as Morufu Higara (72), Mustapha Nureni (79), Yakubu Aliu, and Wasiu Shitta (52), were arrested by operatives of Zone 2 Police Command, Lagos, following a petition lodged by the complainants.
According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on 10 August 2025 at Magbon Alade, Ibeju-Lekki, when the defendants allegedly invaded a disputed property, vandalised window glasses valued at ₦200,000, and assaulted the complainants: Chief Ololade Babatunde, Chief Anofi Balogun Ogunbomowo, Chief Rafiu Adekoya, and Chief Sikiru Olusesi.
Police prosecutor, ASP Ibrahim Haruna, told the court that the defendants attacked the complainants after they challenged them over the alleged destruction of ..READ FULL ARTICLE>>