Lead Defence counsel, Babatunde Ogala, tells justice Rahmon Oshodi, the pesiding judge in Court that the defendant is out of the country and wasn’t served with summons
The scheduled arraignment of the Medical Director of Optimal Healthcare Company, Dr. Femi Olaleye, for allegedly defiling a 15-year old girl was stalled on Monday.
This was due to the absence of the defendant.
The case is before Justice Rahmon Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, at the Roseline Omotosho Court House, Ikeja, Lagos.
When the case was called up at around 9 am, Olugbenga Alagbe who announced his appearance for the state government, informed the court that they are ready for trial, but added that the defendant is absence.
The prosecutor went on to say that the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions at the Ministry of Justice had sent a letter to the defendant and the Investigating Police Officer to notify all parties of the day’s proceedings.
He subsequently urged the court to issue a bench warrant of arrest against Dr. Olaleye.
The defence counsel, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Ogala, apologised for the absence of his client, explaining that he was out of town as at the time the letter was sent to his office on November 18.
He also said though the defendant was not served the court processes, they are ready to receive the documents on his behalf.
The prosecution then served the defence counsel with the court documents.
Mr Ogala also urged the court to grant them a further date for arraignment, and assured that Dr Olaleye will be available at the next date.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi adjourned till November 30 for the defendant to take his plea.
In the charge sheet, sighted by TVC News, the Lagos State government charged Dr. Olufemi Olaleye on a two-count charge of alleged sexual offenses.
Count 1 reads, “Defilement of a child contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars of that count states that “Dr. Olaleye, sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at No. 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland, Lagos, defiled the 16-year old minor (names withheld), by having unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
Count 2 reads, “Sexual Assault by Penetration contrary to section 261 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars read as follows, “Dr Olufemi Olaleye (M), sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland in the Ikeja Judicial Division, did sexually assault a 16-year old”, by penetrating her mouth with his manhood.
After the proceedings, there was a mild drama, where one of the Senior lawyers who appeared for Dr Olaleye, Olusegun Fabunmi (SAN) harassed a group of journalists for video-recording their procession outside the courtroom.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria Also ordered the court orderly, Police Sergeant Gbadamosi to seize the phones being used by the reporters, arguing that journalists don’t have the right to video-record outside the courtroom
Lead Defence counsel, Babatunde Ogala, tells justice Rahmon Oshodi, the pesiding judge in Court that the defendant is out of the country and wasn’t served with summons
The scheduled arraignment of the Medical Director of Optimal Healthcare Company, Dr. Femi Olaleye, for allegedly defiling a 15-year old girl was stalled on Monday.
This was due to the absence of the defendant.
The case is before Justice Rahmon Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, at the Roseline Omotosho Court House, Ikeja, Lagos.
When the case was called up at around 9 am, Olugbenga Alagbe who announced his appearance for the state government, informed the court that they are ready for trial, but added that the defendant is absence.
The prosecutor went on to say that the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions at the Ministry of Justice had sent a letter to the defendant and the Investigating Police Officer to notify all parties of the day’s proceedings.
He subsequently urged the court to issue a bench warrant of arrest against Dr. Olaleye.
The defence counsel, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Ogala, apologised for the absence of his client, explaining that he was out of town as at the time the letter was sent to his office on November 18.
He also said though the defendant was not served the court processes, they are ready to receive the documents on his behalf.
The prosecution then served the defence counsel with the court documents.
Mr Ogala also urged the court to grant them a further date for arraignment, and assured that Dr Olaleye will be available at the next date.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi adjourned till November 30 for the defendant to take his plea.
In the charge sheet, sighted by TVC News, the Lagos State government charged Dr. Olufemi Olaleye on a two-count charge of alleged sexual offenses.
Count 1 reads, “Defilement of a child contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars of that count states that “Dr. Olaleye, sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at No. 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland, Lagos, defiled the 16-year old minor (names withheld), by having unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
Count 2 reads, “Sexual Assault by Penetration contrary to section 261 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars read as follows, “Dr Olufemi Olaleye (M), sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland in the Ikeja Judicial Division, did sexually assault a 16-year old”, by penetrating her mouth with his manhood.
After the proceedings, there was a mild drama, where one of the Senior lawyers who appeared for Dr Olaleye, Olusegun Fabunmi (SAN) harassed a group of journalists for video-recording their procession outside the courtroom.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria Also ordered the court orderly, Police Sergeant Gbadamosi to seize the phones being used by the reporters, arguing that journalists don’t have the right to video-record outside the courtroom
Lead Defence counsel, Babatunde Ogala, tells justice Rahmon Oshodi, the pesiding judge in Court that the defendant is out of the country and wasn’t served with summons
The scheduled arraignment of the Medical Director of Optimal Healthcare Company, Dr. Femi Olaleye, for allegedly defiling a 15-year old girl was stalled on Monday.
This was due to the absence of the defendant.
The case is before Justice Rahmon Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, at the Roseline Omotosho Court House, Ikeja, Lagos.
When the case was called up at around 9 am, Olugbenga Alagbe who announced his appearance for the state government, informed the court that they are ready for trial, but added that the defendant is absence.
The prosecutor went on to say that the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions at the Ministry of Justice had sent a letter to the defendant and the Investigating Police Officer to notify all parties of the day’s proceedings.
He subsequently urged the court to issue a bench warrant of arrest against Dr. Olaleye.
The defence counsel, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Ogala, apologised for the absence of his client, explaining that he was out of town as at the time the letter was sent to his office on November 18.
He also said though the defendant was not served the court processes, they are ready to receive the documents on his behalf.
The prosecution then served the defence counsel with the court documents.
Mr Ogala also urged the court to grant them a further date for arraignment, and assured that Dr Olaleye will be available at the next date.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi adjourned till November 30 for the defendant to take his plea.
In the charge sheet, sighted by TVC News, the Lagos State government charged Dr. Olufemi Olaleye on a two-count charge of alleged sexual offenses.
Count 1 reads, “Defilement of a child contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars of that count states that “Dr. Olaleye, sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at No. 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland, Lagos, defiled the 16-year old minor (names withheld), by having unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
Count 2 reads, “Sexual Assault by Penetration contrary to section 261 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars read as follows, “Dr Olufemi Olaleye (M), sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland in the Ikeja Judicial Division, did sexually assault a 16-year old”, by penetrating her mouth with his manhood.
After the proceedings, there was a mild drama, where one of the Senior lawyers who appeared for Dr Olaleye, Olusegun Fabunmi (SAN) harassed a group of journalists for video-recording their procession outside the courtroom.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria Also ordered the court orderly, Police Sergeant Gbadamosi to seize the phones being used by the reporters, arguing that journalists don’t have the right to video-record outside the courtroom
Lead Defence counsel, Babatunde Ogala, tells justice Rahmon Oshodi, the pesiding judge in Court that the defendant is out of the country and wasn’t served with summons
The scheduled arraignment of the Medical Director of Optimal Healthcare Company, Dr. Femi Olaleye, for allegedly defiling a 15-year old girl was stalled on Monday.
This was due to the absence of the defendant.
The case is before Justice Rahmon Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, at the Roseline Omotosho Court House, Ikeja, Lagos.
When the case was called up at around 9 am, Olugbenga Alagbe who announced his appearance for the state government, informed the court that they are ready for trial, but added that the defendant is absence.
The prosecutor went on to say that the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions at the Ministry of Justice had sent a letter to the defendant and the Investigating Police Officer to notify all parties of the day’s proceedings.
He subsequently urged the court to issue a bench warrant of arrest against Dr. Olaleye.
The defence counsel, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Ogala, apologised for the absence of his client, explaining that he was out of town as at the time the letter was sent to his office on November 18.
He also said though the defendant was not served the court processes, they are ready to receive the documents on his behalf.
The prosecution then served the defence counsel with the court documents.
Mr Ogala also urged the court to grant them a further date for arraignment, and assured that Dr Olaleye will be available at the next date.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi adjourned till November 30 for the defendant to take his plea.
In the charge sheet, sighted by TVC News, the Lagos State government charged Dr. Olufemi Olaleye on a two-count charge of alleged sexual offenses.
Count 1 reads, “Defilement of a child contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars of that count states that “Dr. Olaleye, sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at No. 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland, Lagos, defiled the 16-year old minor (names withheld), by having unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
Count 2 reads, “Sexual Assault by Penetration contrary to section 261 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars read as follows, “Dr Olufemi Olaleye (M), sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland in the Ikeja Judicial Division, did sexually assault a 16-year old”, by penetrating her mouth with his manhood.
After the proceedings, there was a mild drama, where one of the Senior lawyers who appeared for Dr Olaleye, Olusegun Fabunmi (SAN) harassed a group of journalists for video-recording their procession outside the courtroom.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria Also ordered the court orderly, Police Sergeant Gbadamosi to seize the phones being used by the reporters, arguing that journalists don’t have the right to video-record outside the courtroom
Lead Defence counsel, Babatunde Ogala, tells justice Rahmon Oshodi, the pesiding judge in Court that the defendant is out of the country and wasn’t served with summons
The scheduled arraignment of the Medical Director of Optimal Healthcare Company, Dr. Femi Olaleye, for allegedly defiling a 15-year old girl was stalled on Monday.
This was due to the absence of the defendant.
The case is before Justice Rahmon Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, at the Roseline Omotosho Court House, Ikeja, Lagos.
When the case was called up at around 9 am, Olugbenga Alagbe who announced his appearance for the state government, informed the court that they are ready for trial, but added that the defendant is absence.
The prosecutor went on to say that the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions at the Ministry of Justice had sent a letter to the defendant and the Investigating Police Officer to notify all parties of the day’s proceedings.
He subsequently urged the court to issue a bench warrant of arrest against Dr. Olaleye.
The defence counsel, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Ogala, apologised for the absence of his client, explaining that he was out of town as at the time the letter was sent to his office on November 18.
He also said though the defendant was not served the court processes, they are ready to receive the documents on his behalf.
The prosecution then served the defence counsel with the court documents.
Mr Ogala also urged the court to grant them a further date for arraignment, and assured that Dr Olaleye will be available at the next date.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi adjourned till November 30 for the defendant to take his plea.
In the charge sheet, sighted by TVC News, the Lagos State government charged Dr. Olufemi Olaleye on a two-count charge of alleged sexual offenses.
Count 1 reads, “Defilement of a child contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars of that count states that “Dr. Olaleye, sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at No. 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland, Lagos, defiled the 16-year old minor (names withheld), by having unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
Count 2 reads, “Sexual Assault by Penetration contrary to section 261 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars read as follows, “Dr Olufemi Olaleye (M), sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland in the Ikeja Judicial Division, did sexually assault a 16-year old”, by penetrating her mouth with his manhood.
After the proceedings, there was a mild drama, where one of the Senior lawyers who appeared for Dr Olaleye, Olusegun Fabunmi (SAN) harassed a group of journalists for video-recording their procession outside the courtroom.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria Also ordered the court orderly, Police Sergeant Gbadamosi to seize the phones being used by the reporters, arguing that journalists don’t have the right to video-record outside the courtroom
Lead Defence counsel, Babatunde Ogala, tells justice Rahmon Oshodi, the pesiding judge in Court that the defendant is out of the country and wasn’t served with summons
The scheduled arraignment of the Medical Director of Optimal Healthcare Company, Dr. Femi Olaleye, for allegedly defiling a 15-year old girl was stalled on Monday.
This was due to the absence of the defendant.
The case is before Justice Rahmon Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, at the Roseline Omotosho Court House, Ikeja, Lagos.
When the case was called up at around 9 am, Olugbenga Alagbe who announced his appearance for the state government, informed the court that they are ready for trial, but added that the defendant is absence.
The prosecutor went on to say that the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions at the Ministry of Justice had sent a letter to the defendant and the Investigating Police Officer to notify all parties of the day’s proceedings.
He subsequently urged the court to issue a bench warrant of arrest against Dr. Olaleye.
The defence counsel, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Ogala, apologised for the absence of his client, explaining that he was out of town as at the time the letter was sent to his office on November 18.
He also said though the defendant was not served the court processes, they are ready to receive the documents on his behalf.
The prosecution then served the defence counsel with the court documents.
Mr Ogala also urged the court to grant them a further date for arraignment, and assured that Dr Olaleye will be available at the next date.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi adjourned till November 30 for the defendant to take his plea.
In the charge sheet, sighted by TVC News, the Lagos State government charged Dr. Olufemi Olaleye on a two-count charge of alleged sexual offenses.
Count 1 reads, “Defilement of a child contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars of that count states that “Dr. Olaleye, sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at No. 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland, Lagos, defiled the 16-year old minor (names withheld), by having unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
Count 2 reads, “Sexual Assault by Penetration contrary to section 261 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars read as follows, “Dr Olufemi Olaleye (M), sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland in the Ikeja Judicial Division, did sexually assault a 16-year old”, by penetrating her mouth with his manhood.
After the proceedings, there was a mild drama, where one of the Senior lawyers who appeared for Dr Olaleye, Olusegun Fabunmi (SAN) harassed a group of journalists for video-recording their procession outside the courtroom.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria Also ordered the court orderly, Police Sergeant Gbadamosi to seize the phones being used by the reporters, arguing that journalists don’t have the right to video-record outside the courtroom
Lead Defence counsel, Babatunde Ogala, tells justice Rahmon Oshodi, the pesiding judge in Court that the defendant is out of the country and wasn’t served with summons
The scheduled arraignment of the Medical Director of Optimal Healthcare Company, Dr. Femi Olaleye, for allegedly defiling a 15-year old girl was stalled on Monday.
This was due to the absence of the defendant.
The case is before Justice Rahmon Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, at the Roseline Omotosho Court House, Ikeja, Lagos.
When the case was called up at around 9 am, Olugbenga Alagbe who announced his appearance for the state government, informed the court that they are ready for trial, but added that the defendant is absence.
The prosecutor went on to say that the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions at the Ministry of Justice had sent a letter to the defendant and the Investigating Police Officer to notify all parties of the day’s proceedings.
He subsequently urged the court to issue a bench warrant of arrest against Dr. Olaleye.
The defence counsel, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Ogala, apologised for the absence of his client, explaining that he was out of town as at the time the letter was sent to his office on November 18.
He also said though the defendant was not served the court processes, they are ready to receive the documents on his behalf.
The prosecution then served the defence counsel with the court documents.
Mr Ogala also urged the court to grant them a further date for arraignment, and assured that Dr Olaleye will be available at the next date.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi adjourned till November 30 for the defendant to take his plea.
In the charge sheet, sighted by TVC News, the Lagos State government charged Dr. Olufemi Olaleye on a two-count charge of alleged sexual offenses.
Count 1 reads, “Defilement of a child contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars of that count states that “Dr. Olaleye, sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at No. 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland, Lagos, defiled the 16-year old minor (names withheld), by having unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
Count 2 reads, “Sexual Assault by Penetration contrary to section 261 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars read as follows, “Dr Olufemi Olaleye (M), sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland in the Ikeja Judicial Division, did sexually assault a 16-year old”, by penetrating her mouth with his manhood.
After the proceedings, there was a mild drama, where one of the Senior lawyers who appeared for Dr Olaleye, Olusegun Fabunmi (SAN) harassed a group of journalists for video-recording their procession outside the courtroom.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria Also ordered the court orderly, Police Sergeant Gbadamosi to seize the phones being used by the reporters, arguing that journalists don’t have the right to video-record outside the courtroom
Lead Defence counsel, Babatunde Ogala, tells justice Rahmon Oshodi, the pesiding judge in Court that the defendant is out of the country and wasn’t served with summons
The scheduled arraignment of the Medical Director of Optimal Healthcare Company, Dr. Femi Olaleye, for allegedly defiling a 15-year old girl was stalled on Monday.
This was due to the absence of the defendant.
The case is before Justice Rahmon Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, at the Roseline Omotosho Court House, Ikeja, Lagos.
When the case was called up at around 9 am, Olugbenga Alagbe who announced his appearance for the state government, informed the court that they are ready for trial, but added that the defendant is absence.
The prosecutor went on to say that the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions at the Ministry of Justice had sent a letter to the defendant and the Investigating Police Officer to notify all parties of the day’s proceedings.
He subsequently urged the court to issue a bench warrant of arrest against Dr. Olaleye.
The defence counsel, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Ogala, apologised for the absence of his client, explaining that he was out of town as at the time the letter was sent to his office on November 18.
He also said though the defendant was not served the court processes, they are ready to receive the documents on his behalf.
The prosecution then served the defence counsel with the court documents.
Mr Ogala also urged the court to grant them a further date for arraignment, and assured that Dr Olaleye will be available at the next date.
In his ruling, Justice Oshodi adjourned till November 30 for the defendant to take his plea.
In the charge sheet, sighted by TVC News, the Lagos State government charged Dr. Olufemi Olaleye on a two-count charge of alleged sexual offenses.
Count 1 reads, “Defilement of a child contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars of that count states that “Dr. Olaleye, sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at No. 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland, Lagos, defiled the 16-year old minor (names withheld), by having unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
Count 2 reads, “Sexual Assault by Penetration contrary to section 261 of the Criminal Law C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015.”
The particulars read as follows, “Dr Olufemi Olaleye (M), sometime between February 2020 and November 2021, at 17, Layi Ogunbambi Close, Maryland in the Ikeja Judicial Division, did sexually assault a 16-year old”, by penetrating her mouth with his manhood.
After the proceedings, there was a mild drama, where one of the Senior lawyers who appeared for Dr Olaleye, Olusegun Fabunmi (SAN) harassed a group of journalists for video-recording their procession outside the courtroom.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria Also ordered the court orderly, Police Sergeant Gbadamosi to seize the phones being used by the reporters, arguing that journalists don’t have the right to video-record outside the courtroom
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