I do not think the protesters in Ogun State will be charged for murder as reported by some of our comrades. Murder is a capital offence. By practice, it the Ministry of Justice, not the police, that prosecutes murder cases. Before this can be done, a Legal Advice must be written.
https://twitter.com/YeleSowore/status/1315200391747960834
The Advice must recommend prosecution. During my youth service, Ministry of Justice was my PPA. I used to write Legal Advice. I don't think this can be done & approved before Monday given the bureaucracy involved. The DPP must approve it. In sensitive cases, the AG must approve.
I also know that under the Administrative of Criminal Justice Law of Ogun State 2018, the police cannot undertake such cases at the High Court without the AG.
My preliminary assessment is that the police will either charge them with lesser offences, or seek detention order(s).
My preliminary assessment is that the police will either charge them with lesser offences, or seek detention order(s).
If a Magistrate grants the police detention order(s) - pending conclusion of "investigation", there are several options under the law that can be activated to secure the release of our comrades.
Whatever the police may do, their phony prosecution will fail.
WE SHALL OVERCOME!
Whatever the police may do, their phony prosecution will fail.
WE SHALL OVERCOME!
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