A man, Akinsina Ibrahim, who allegedly sent a text message threatening a girl, was on Wednesday granted a temporary reprieve by an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Ibrahim, 22, was released on bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
The Magistrate, Mrs Olubunmi Ajanaku, who gave the ruling, said the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction with evidence of tax payment.
In addition, one of the sureties must be a civil servant on Grade Level 8, while the other surety must be a relation of the accused.
Ibrahim, who is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, threat to life and unlawful possession, pleaded not guilty.
The prosecution told the court that the accused sent a text to a girl, Akintan Seun, on her phone, threatening her.
Inspector Joshua Oladoye said the accused committed the offences on September 18, 2017 at Ayekale area of Osogbo.
He alleged that the accused conspired with others now at large to terminate her life.
“The accused was arrested with a bag containing charms by police detectives during a raid on his house,” Oladoye said.
The offences contravened Sections 213 (b), 232 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun, 2003.
Further hearing has been fixed for March 14.
