Chief Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara of an Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered the remand of a luxurious bus driver, Ibrahim Muntari, 35, for allegedly driving recklessly causing the death of six persons, including five students of Osun State University, UNIOSUN.
Muntari was said to have driven a luxurious bus registered with LAGOS EPE 796 VH, belonging to Silver Luxury Travels and Freight, without a driving license, roadworthiness document or vehicle insurance.
The driver was docked on eight counts, including; driving in a manner dangerous to the public, causing death by reckless driving, and violating traffic rules, to which he pleaded not guilty
Addressing the court, police prosecutor, ASP Akintunde Jacob, told the court that Muntari drove the bus on the public highway in a manner that was dangerous to the public, causing the death of six people and injuring four others.
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Defence counsel, Shaibu Gomina applied for his bail, which was denied by the court.
In his ruling, the presiding magistrate, Dr. Olusegun Ayilara adjourned the case to June 2nd, 2025 and ordered that Muntari be remanded in custody.
