The Chief Magistrate, Mr Sola Akintoye, who gave the order on Tuesday while ruling in an application for bail of the accused, said the bail application would be considered on Friday.
The accused was apprehended on January 4, at about 8 a.m. at No.1, Isalu Street, Idanre, in Akure Magisterial District.
He was accused of unlawful possession of human skull which he intended to use “as trophy or charm contrary to and punishable under Section 329 (A) (1) of the Criminal Code Cap 37 Vol. I Laws of Ondo State, 2006.’’
The accused who pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge, said he understood the charge when it was interpreted to him in Yoruba language and elected for summary trial at the court.
Police Prosecutor, Sargent Martins Olowofeso, informed the court that he had three witnesses to call to prove the case against the accused, but that only the investigating police officer was in court.
He, therefore, urged the court to grant a short adjournment to enable him assemble his witnesses and study the case file.
Counsel to the accused, Mr Kingsley Atimah, holding brief for Mr Adelanke Akinrata, did not oppose the application of the prosecutor, but prayed the court to grant his client bail on liberal terms.
He said the accused had pleaded not guilty to the charge, adding that his client was presumed innocent until the contrary was proved. NAN
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