An Ogun State businessman, Azeez Ashiru, has renewed his demand for justice, urging the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, to review the prosecution of suspects accused of assaulting and robbing members of his family.
Ashiru, through his lawyer, Ayodeji Ifonlaja, is calling on the Ministry of Justice to reconsider the Directorate of Public Prosecutions’ (DPP) legal advice on the case, which reportedly involves allegations of assault, robbery, intimidation and the use of dangerous weapons.
The fresh appeal also calls for an investigation into alleged bail violations by the suspects, with the lawyer claiming that all but one of them have jumped bail.
According to the petition, the demand follows an earlier report in which Ashiru protested the alleged removal of several criminal charges initially recommended by the police.
Ifonlaja further disclosed that a fundamental rights suit filed by the suspects, with suit number HCS/326/2025, was dismissed by the Ogun State High Court, Sagamu Judicial Division, on September 30, 2026.
The lawyer argued that the dismissal of the suit should not prevent the criminal allegations against the suspects from receiving an independent and thorough review.
He also challenged the position attributed to the Attorney-General that the incident stemmed from a land dispute and therefore did not warrant an armed robbery charge.
According to him, the existence of a land dispute does not excuse alleged acts of violence, robbery, assault or the use of dangerous weapons, insisting that each alleged offence should be assessed based on the available evidence and applicable laws.
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The petition also referenced an earlier criminal case involving Ashiru in 2024, alleging that suspects who reportedly made confessional statements were released without prosecution.
The lawyer expressed concern that a similar situation could occur in the present case if the authorities failed to take appropriate action.
Consequently, he asked the Attorney-General to review the DPP’s legal advice dated February 24, 2026, determine the offences supported by the evidence and formally respond to a petition submitted on April 16, 2026, alongside subsequent reminders.
Ifonlaja stressed that his client was not demanding the conviction of the suspects without trial but seeking a fair, impartial and evidence-based prosecutorial decision.
Reacting to the development, Ogun State Attorney-General, Oluwasina Ogungbade, said he was unaware of the fresh petition but promised to respond.
He, however, expressed concern over what he described as the abuse of the criminal justice system, noting that such practices contribute to the growing number of awaiting-trial inmates in correctional facilities.
Ashiru is now appealing to the state government to intervene and ensure that the allegations receive the necessary legal attention.
The businessman maintains that his ultimate demand is justice through a transparent and impartial legal process.
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