2 armed robbery suspects jump from two-storey Magistrates’ Complex to avoid trial in Ibadan

Two armed robbery suspects on Tuesday attempted to evade trial when they jumped from a two-storey building located within Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Complex, Ibadan, where they are facing trial.

The duo, according to reports, jumped simultaneously as Magistrate G. Oladele was about to give the next adjourned date.

The police had charged the duo and three others with conspiracy and armed robbery.

According to the prosecutor, Insp Femi Omilana, the five suspects had been remanded by the court since 2023 pending advice of Oyo State Director of Public Prosecutions in the case.

Omilana alleged that the five suspects robbed some people while armed with guns and other dangerous weapons.

“They were remanded since then at the Agodi correctional facility, Ibadan, but were today brought to the court for mentioning of the case and for the court to know the position of the matter.

“The magistrate was about to announce an adjournment date when we heard a sound.

“One of the suspects jumped from the court’s back window while the other jumped from the front rail.

“The duo landed on the floor. One broke his head and another, his spinal cord.

“They were both taken to the jailors half dead because they could hardly walk,” Omilana said.

The magistrate adjourned the case until July 8 for mention.