By: Edrie Caleb John
On Friday, 13th September 2024, a Nigerian national, Edwin Uwa Ogbonna, was remanded in custody at the Male Correctional Facility after making his first appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No.1.
Ogbonna faces ten counts, including kidnapping, possession of prohibited drugs, and dealing in prohibited drugs.
According to the particulars of the offence, on August 20, 2024, Ogbonna allegedly kidnapped Monsuru Abayomi Balogun at Alusine Street, New Road Juba Hill. He was also found in possession of loose quantities of Cocaine, Kush, and Cannabis Sativa without lawful authority.
Counsel for the accused, Zachariah Azibo Kanu, applied for bail, but Magistrate Kekura denied the application.
The matter was adjourned to September 17, 2024.
