Four policemen remanded over traders’ deaths in Lagos
An Ebute-Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of four policemen accused of killing traders at the Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market. The suspects — Manu Bala, Jibrin Samaila, Ibrahim Garuba, and Ibrahim Kashimu — face a seven-count charge including conspiracy and murder. The victims were identified as Bamidele Dare Mufutau, Adebayo Adewale Mathew, Adeoye Taiye, Abraham Idowu Temilola, Akinboye Oluwaseyi Olamilekan, and Akeem Aderemi Adeoye. The case has been adjourned until April 15, 2026 for further mention.
What happened
- The four policemen were remanded at Kirikiri Custodial Centre by Chief Magistrate Ejiro Kubeinje.
- They are accused of shooting and killing traders at the Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market on August 27, 2025.
- The prosecution said the offences contravene Sections 223 and 233 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
- Defence counsel Azuri Ejiofor argued against the remand, citing over five months of prior detention.
- Femi Falana (SAN), representing the victims’ families, described the arraignment as a positive step towards justice.
