An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday remanded Adeyinka Fatai, 40, and Sabitu Kolapo, 33, in a correctional facility in Ibadan.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the duo is facing charges of conspiracy, interfering with a corpse, and unlawful possession of firearms.
The Magistrate, Mrs. M. Olagbenro, declined to take the defendants’ plea due to lack of jurisdiction and directed the police to seek legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution
She thereafter adjourned the case until Oct. 29, for mention.
The prosecutor, Insp Elisha Tellang told the court that the defendants committed the offences on July 13, at about 11.35 p.m, at Gbedun village, Ibadan.
Tellang said the defendants conspired to exhume the body of one late Mrs Oyindamola Olosunde and cut off her left breast.
Tellang said the defendants also possessed a gun without lawful authority.
He said the offences contravened Sections 6 (b) and 3 of the Robbery and Firearms Laws of Nigeria, 2004 and sessions 517 and 242(1)(b) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
