The police on Thursday, charged a 25-year-old man before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, over alleged defamation.
The defendant, Ifashindara Omirurewa whose address was not stated, is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and defamation of character.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor, ASP Femi Omilana alleged that the defendant committed the offences on Aug.11, at Oyo town.
Omilana alleged that the defendant and others now at large, conspired to utter words likely to harm the reputation of one Mrs Tejumade Oshin, by calling her a killer.
He alleged that the intent of the defendant was to expose Oshin to public hatred.
The offences contravene the provisions of sections 373 and 517 of the Criminal Law of Oyo State, 2000.
The Magistrate, Mrs Adebola Adeola granted the defendant bail in the sum of N300,000 with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until Dec.15, for hearing.
