Oyo Court Grants Bail To 12 Suspects Linked To Oyo Student's Death

The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has approved bail for 12 individuals accused of the murder of Jeffrey Akro, a student at Ajayi Crowther University.

Justice Ladiran Akintola set the bail conditions at ₦5 million for each defendant. Additionally, two sureties of equal sum must be presented, one of whom must be a biological parent of the accused.

The defendants, who had earlier pleaded not guilty to the two charges filed against them, will face trial on February 21, 2025, following the court’s adjournment of the case.

While delivering the ruling, Justice Akintola clarified that granting bail should not be mistaken for a declaration of innocence or an acquittal. Prosecutor Victor Otomiewo also emphasized this, stating, “Bail does not equate to innocence or a final discharge.”

Wole Efunnuga, representing the seventh defendant, supported the judge’s decision, noting it fairly reflected the interests of all involved parties.