The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, Dr Babajide Martins has clarified that his office issued fresh legal advice for the withdrawal of the criminal charges against a traditional ruler in the Ipaja area of the state, Chief Moruf Owonla, known as Kaka, based on new facts available after a thorough review of the case in line with fresh material evidence brought to the attention of the office.
Kaka, who was initially a complainant in a case of landing grabbing was subsequently turned to the accused by the Police based on which DPP filed charges of criminal trespass, impersonation, and conduct likely to cause a breach of trust against him before the Lagos High Court.
On becoming aware of the charges pending before the court with a bench warrant issued against him, Kaka wrote to the DPP’s office seeking a review of the matter on the ground that he was being unjustly persecuted by the Police.
It was after the review of the matter in line with the…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
