The Osogbo Magistrates’ Court in Osun, on Monday, remanded one Taofeek Jimoh, at the Ilesa Correctional Centre for allegedly killing his mother.
Jimoh, whose address was not given and had no legal representation in court, was docked on a charge of murder.
The Prosecutor, ASP Fatoba Temitope, told the court that the defendant committed the offense at about 8.00p.m on February 19, 2025, in the Oke-Ola area of Osogbo, Osun state capital.
He added that the defendant physically assaulted his mother, Taibat Jimoh, following a rancor, alleging that the assault led to her death. According to him, the offense contravened Section 319 of the Criminal Code Cap. 34 Vol. 11, Laws of Osun State, 2002.
The presiding Magistrate, Mr O. Olatunji, ordered that Jimoh be remanded following the magnitude of the charge preferred against him. He adjourned until June 17, 2025, for mention.
