Attack On Buhari's Wife: Court Remands 2 In Prison Custody

Sulaiman Lawal, 27, and Lukuman Isiaka, 20, has been ordered by Ilorin Magistrate court to be remanded in prison custody for allegedly attacking the convoy of the wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Hajia Aisha Buhari, during her recent visit to Kwara state. Lawal, who resides at No. 25, Ori-Okoh area of Ilorin and Isiaka of Eleran compound, Akalambi area, were arraigned on a 5-count charge of criminal conspiracy, mischief, belonging to gang of thieves, extortion, assault and disturbance of public peace contrary to sections 97, 327, 306, 292 and 113 of the penal code. The Police First Information Report (FIR) dated March 18, 2015, states that the suspects attempted to extort money from Mrs. Buhari, who was accompanied by APC vice-presidential candidates' wife, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo and Kwara first lady, Mrs. Omolewa Ahmed, while returning from the palace of the Emir of Ilorin after paying homage to the royal father.