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Wakili had been reportedly arrested earlier in the state for his involvement in criminal activities.

A Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, has ordered that alleged notorious Fulani leader, Iskilu Wakili be remanded in a correctional facility for alleged murder, conspiracy, kidnapping and armed robbery.

He was arraigned on a six-count charge Tuesday with three other suspects which include two of his sons.

Newsheadline247 understands that Wakili, age 70 was accused of masterminding series of kidnapping and similar attacks in the Ibarapa area of the State.

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Wakili had been reportedly arrested earlier in the state for his involvement in criminal activities.

On Tuesday, the Ibadan Court ordered that the Wakili be remanded in a correctional facility.

The police charged Wakili alongside his sons Abu, 45 and Samaila, 27 as well as Aliyu Manu, 20 with six counts bordering on conspiracy, murder, kidnapping and armed robbery.

The suspects are to be remanded in Abolongo Correctional facility in Oyo town.

The Chief Magistrate, Emmanuel Idowu, who did not take the plea of the suspects for want in the jurisdiction, adjourned the matter till May 17, for mention.

Idowu ordered the police to return the case file to the Oyo State Directorate of Public Prosecution.

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