The lawyer to Isese activist Adegbola Abdulazeez, a.k.a. Tani Olohun has given an update on the state of health of his client, who was arrested and remanded in a correctional facility in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Tani Olohun was remanded for allegedly insulting the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, among other offences.
Adedamola Solesi, one of the lawyers representing Tani Olohun in court, said that the Isese activist could barely walk or stand in court due to the severe beatings he received in jail.
Addressing Isese adherents after a court hearing at the Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Solesi reassured the crowd that Tani Olohun would regain his freedom.
Speaking in Yoruba, he said, “Let me tell you, number one, Tani Olohun was beaten to the point where his left leg has now developed issues. He can no longer stand straight.
“We have filed a preliminary objection stating that Tani Olohun can not be arrested for one offence and tried in two different courts. We are trying to have the case thrown out of court and the respondents have responded saying they need seven days to reply to our petition.
“We will be back in court on September 4.”
The lawyer also spoke on the arrest of another Isese devotee, Baba Tede who was arrested in Ibadan, by the Kwara State Police Command, on the grounds of defamation. He said they were unable to effect his bail as he is being tried alongside Tani Olohun, but however, reassured the crowd that both men would regain their freedom soon.
