On Wednesday, October 15, the Nigeria Police Force arraigned four suspects allegedly connected to the murder of the late Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area in Osun State, Remi Abass, before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The suspects—Abubakar Kabiru (aka Jeje, 38), Tajudeen Opeyemi (30), Akeem Agbomojo (28), and Akintoye Olayemi (40)—were presented before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. They face charges including terrorism, illegal possession of firearms, and the murder of Abass, who was killed on February 17, 2024, in Ikire, Osun State.
In Count One, the suspects are accused of conspiring, aiding, and instigating acts of terrorism across various towns and villages in Osun State, in violation of Section 26(1)(2)(a)(b)(c) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Count Two alleges that the defendants conspired to illegally possess firearms and were found with three pump-action rifles, contrary to Section 3 of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
Count Three charges the suspects with the murder of Hon. Remi Abass, an offence punishable under Section 316 and Section 319 of the Criminal Code Act, Cap 38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
All four pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read out.
Following their plea, Justice Abdulmalik ordered that they be remanded at the Kuje Custodial Centre and adjourned the case to December 4, 2025, for hearing, based on an agreement between both counsels.
