Residents of Ahoro-Afin community in Ifon-Osun, Orolu Local Government Area of Osun State, have raised the alarm over an alleged move to grant bail to two men accused of ritual killing.
The suspects, Tajudeen Oderinde and Mojeed Alani, are standing trial for the gruesome murder of Lukman Akorede.
In a statement on Monday, the community called on the state governor, Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Adepele Ojo, to intervene.
They also demanded an urgent probe into the circumstances surrounding the alleged bail application.
Coordinator of the Concerned Citizens of Orolu Kingdom, Mr. Adejumo Adewumi, while addressing journalists, appealed to the National Judicial Council, NJC, and the Federal Ministry of Justice to step in, warning against attempts to commercialise justice.
Mr. Adewumi urged international human rights organisations and civil society groups to closely monitor the case and called on the Nigeria Police to intensify their manhunt for other suspects still at large.
Recounting the murder, Mr. Adewumi described the killing as barbaric.
“His lifeless body was found mutilated. His head severed, limbs cut off, private parts removed, and vital organs harvested. This horrific act shook our community,” he lamented.
The community said the decision had caused fear and anger among residents. “This action has emboldened evil-doers and demoralised law-abiding citizens.
“We cannot remain silent while justice is being mocked in our land,” he warned.
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