A 46-year-old man, Ilori Israel, has been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly disrupting a Sunday church service and assaulting worshippers.
According to the police prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on June 20 in the Balota area of Ado-Ekiti. Israel, along with three accomplices still at large, allegedly attacked 18-year-old Adunshe Oluwasoji and disrupted the service by throwing a large stone into the congregation.
The prosecutor said the offence contravenes Sections 421 and 140 of the Ekiti State Criminal Law, 2021.
The defendant’s counsel, Barrister Ayorinde Busuyi, appealed for bail, which was granted by Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun in the sum of ₦100,000 with one surety in like sum.
The case was adjourned to August 11 for further hearing.
