A 24-year-old man, Isiaka Yinusa, who is accused of impersonating a member of the Nigeria Police Force, had his case adjourned by the Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti.
The hearing has been rescheduled for October 3. Magistrate Olatomiwa Daramola granted the defendant bail in the amount of N50,000, which he must provide in the same sum.
During the court proceedings on Wednesday, Inspector Elijah Adejare, the police prosecutor, alleged that the defendant had been presenting himself as a police officer.
The charge read, “The defendant, on 10th September, 2023 around 11:35 a.m, at Ifaki Ekiti in Ido Ekiti Magisterial District, did intent to be taken to be a member of the Nigerian Police Force, have in possession police shoulder flap and also conduct himself in a manner likely to cause the breach of peace in a public place.”
Adejare, said, “The offences are punishable under Sections 90(b) and 181(1)(d) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.”
The prosecutor told the court that he would assemble his witnesses on the next adjourned date.
When the charge was read and interpreted to the defendant, he claimed to understand the charge but pleaded not guilty.
Counsel to the defendant, Aduni Olanipekun, prayed the court to admit her client to bail in liberal terms, saying, “I am ready to provide a substantial surety for the defendant.”