Three persons comprising two men and a woman, were remanded by the Federal High Court in Ibadan on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the Bodija explosion that occurred on January 16 in Oyo State.
Reported by InsideOyo, the accused trio, namely Ramatu Camara (47), Ganiu Malik (20), and Abubakar Samasa (64), were brought before the court by the police on charges of conspiracy, use, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, stockpiling of radioactive materials, and dispersal of biological weapons.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges presented.
During the court proceedings, the police prosecution, Mr. Michael Ojeah, informed the court that Camara, Malik, and Samasa were facing a five-count charge.
Ojeah further added that the defendants and others, at large, committed the crime about 7.30 p.m on January 16, at Aderinola of Dejo-Oyelese Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Prosecution said the defendants stored radio active materials inside a building which exploded and led to the death of a 65 year-old woman known as Bolanle Badmus and 13 others.
He subsequently informed the court that he was prepared to present his case.
However, the defence counsel, Mr Adeola Adebayo, prayed the court for a short adjournment in order to file some applications.
Justice E.U. Akpan ordered that they should be remanded in the Agodi correctional centre.
Akpan adjourned the suit until April 11 for hearing in their bail applications.
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