The Nigeria Police Force arraigned two men, Nasiru Mohammed and Abubakar Sanni before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan, on Tuesday, over alleged possession of firearms.
The two parties are being tried for alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms.
ASP Anthony Igori, the Prosecutor told the court that the defendants committed the alleged offences on March 3, at Ibadan-Iseyin road.
He alleged that the defendants unlawfully had in their possession a pistol, with the intent to commit a felony at that location.
ASP Igori based his claim by virtue of Sections 516 and 417(D) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
Although the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges, the magistrate, Mr Olaolu Olanipekun, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N100,000 each with two sureties each in like sum, adjourning the case till May 2 for hearing.