Accidental discharge: Man arraigned over loss of life of Ondo excessive chief throughout funeral rites

A 40-year previous man, Stephen Odokpolo, has been arraigned earlier than an Ondo State Magistrate’s Court for allegedly killing a conventional chief, Akinwalere Akinola, in Ayeka neighborhood, Okitipupa Local Government space.

Odokpolo faces a one-count homicide cost over the incident, which allegedly occurred through the burial rites of a fellow conventional ruler on October 5, 2026.

According to the prosecutor, Inspector D.O Ifidon he allegedly shot the 48-year previous chief with a gun at about 10:00 a.m. in Ayeka, inflicting his loss of life.

The offence was mentioned to contravene Section 316 and be punishable underneath Section 319 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 37, Volume I, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.

The prosecutor, Inspector  urged the court docket to remand Odokpolo at a correctional facility pending authorized recommendation from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

He additionally mentioned the prosecution was able to proceed with the remand utility.

Defence counsel, Amos Ilori, nonetheless, mentioned he had not been served with the appliance and requested time to file a counter-affidavit after receiving it.

The Justice of the Peace, O. Omotosho directed the prosecution to serve the defence and adjourned the case to October 29, 2026.

The court docket ordered that Odokpolo stay in police custody pending the willpower of the remand utility.