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In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun struck out the case, stating,“Based on the written and oral applications by the prosecution for the withdrawal of the case and the fact that the defendant did not have any objection, the charge is hereby struck out.
But I want to seek leave of the court to withdraw the charge against the defendant on the instruction of the police authorities.” The lead counsel for the defendant, Kembi Adejare, said he had no objection to the application.
That is the end of the case.” The police had charged Farotimi to court on December 4, 2024, over allegations of defaming legal luminary, Afe Babalola, in his book titled Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System.
Speaking to journalists after the ruling, Adejare welcomed the decision, stating,“The case was struck out based on the application of the prosecution..
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