Suspect Arrested for Trying to Strangle Policewoman During Escape Attempt
A 38-year-old man, Adekunle Rotimi, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to strangle a policewoman while trying to escape from a courtroom in Osogbo, Osun State.
Rotimi was facing charges at the Osun State Magistrate’s Court when he reportedly attacked Policewoman Babatunde Omotayo within the court premises on February 18, 2025.
According to police prosecutor Saheed Anifowose, the suspect pinned the officer inside a fish pond in a desperate bid to flee.
He pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted escape and attempted murder. His defense counsel, Dauda Oyewale, urged the court to grant him bail, arguing that the offenses were bailable.
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However, the prosecutor opposed the request, revealing that Rotimi was already in custody for unlawful possession of firearms and had used an excuse to urinate as a cover for his escape attempt.
Presiding Magistrate Dr. Olusegun Ayilara granted the defendant bail at ₦2 million with one surety who must own land in the state.
The case was adjourned to May 8 for hearing.
