In a recent verdict, Magistrate O.L. Oke delivered his ruling, stating that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and that the defendant was guilty as charged.
Magistrate Oke also noted that the evidence presented by the prosecution was strong, and ordered that Mutairu serve his sentence without the option of paying any fine.
Mutairu was facing two counts, conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society.
According to the prosecutor, Inspector Olaide Rawlings, the offences alleged against the defendant were committed on September 3, 2023, at Olodo Junction in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Rawlings said the police had received information that some members of the Eiye Confraternity, led by the defendant, were meeting at Olodo Junction in Ijebu-Ode.
She explained that the police apprehended the defendant, while the other members of the brotherhood managed to escape.
This judgment highlights the need to combat the activities of secret societies and gangs, which continue to sow violence and terror in our communities. It also underlines the important role of law enforcement in protecting citizens and preserving social peace.
It is essential that justice be delivered fairly and impartially, in order to deter those who seek to break the law and undermine public safety.
Ultimately, this verdict marks an important step in the fight against organized crime and urban violence, and sends a strong message to potential criminals about the consequences of their actions.