80-Year-Old Ondo Prince Arraigned For ₦247 Million Property Destruction
The Ondo State Police have arraigned an 80-year-old prince, Adefusi Adebisi, before a Magistrates’ Court on charges of willful property destruction and breach of public peace.
Prince Adebisi, from Bolorunduro in Ondo East Local Government Area, alongside others still at large, allegedly trespassed on land belonging to Reverend David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi and destroyed economic trees valued at ₦247 million.
The incident reportedly occurred on November 25, 2024, at Omilosu via Bolorunduro.
Police Prosecutor H. A. Olagbaju, presenting the case (Charge No. MBD/8C/2025), accused the defendant of conspiracy, malicious damage, and trespass, acts likely to incite a breach of peace.
The charges included: Conspiracy to commit forcible entry and malicious damage, punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code Cap. 37 Vol I, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.
Willful destruction of plantain, cocoa, kolanut, and palm trees worth ₦247 million, punishable under Section 451 of the Criminal Code.
Trespass likely to cause a breach of peace, punishable under Section 81 of the Criminal Code.
Prince Adebisi pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Defence counsel, Mr. E. O. Edo, requested bail, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and his client’s willingness to attend all court hearings.
Senior Magistrate Mrs. Mike Akinbola granted bail in the sum of ₦10 million with two sureties in like sum. The sureties must provide an affidavit of means, evidence of two years of tax clearance, reside within the court’s jurisdiction, and submit their National Identification Numbers (NIN).
The case was adjourned to March 5, 2025, for hearing, with instructions for the prosecutor to file all necessary evidence before the next session.
