A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ikeja has released six men who had been detained since 2020 in connection with the #EndSARS protests.
The men—Daniel Joyinbo (31), Adigun Sodiq (28), Kehinde Shola (32), Salaudeen Kamilu (29), Sodiq Usseni (33), and Azeez Isiaka (34)—were initially charged with disturbing the public peace during the protests.
In a plea bargain, the men admitted to breaching public peace, leading to their conviction.
Despite the conviction, Magistrate Bola Osunsanmi decided to discharge them, noting their nearly four years in custody.
The court heard that the offense occurred on November 23, 2020, in Ebute Metta, Lagos, and was in violation of Section 168(d) of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.
Dr. Babajide Martins, Director for Public Prosecutions, presented the revised charges and urged for sentencing based on their plea.
Defense attorney Mr. T.D. Ojeshino requested leniency, emphasizing that the defendants are first-time offenders, some of whom support their families and have demonstrated remorse.
