A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin, the state capital, presided over by Hon Justice T. O. Osuolale-Ajayi has ordered continuation of hearing of the civil case seeking compensations for the victims of Offa Armed Robbery.
He directed that the hearing should continue until the Court of Appeal says otherwise in respect of the pending motion filed by the 4th Defendant at the Court of Appeal.
The claimants in the Suit No: KWS/492/2024 are: Aishat Ibukun; Adeshina Pelemo Ayesanmi; and Monsurat Aramide Adebayo (For themselves and on behalf of families of the victims of Offa Armed Robbery of 5th April 2018) VS. Governor of Kwara State, Attorney General of Kwara State, Dr Bukola Saraki and Dr. Abdulfatai Ahmed
According to information made available to journalists, on the matter which came up on Thursday, 5th November 2026; Dayo M Zulqarnain Esq appeared for claimants with M. B. AbdulKabeer, A. Y. Bello, M. O. Asorire, and A. M. Oladimeji.
Assistant chief state counsel, H. K. Onimago appeared for 1st and 2nd defendants. The 3rd Defendant counsel was absent.
B. R. Gold (SAN) appeared for 4th defendants with A. R. AbdulRaheem, Esq and A. A. Amosa Esq among other counsel.
In a bid to stall further hearing of the civil case seeking compensations for the victims of Offa armed robbery, the 4th Defendant i.e AbdulFatai Ahmed, former Governor of Kwara State through his counsel filed a motion to stay further proceedings pending hearing and determination of their motion seeking leave to appeal against an interlocutory decision.
After exchange of argument between 4th Defendant and Claimants Counsel in respect of the Motion to stay proceedings, Justice Osuolale-Ajayi refused the application on 5th November 2026 and instead ordered continuation of hearing until Court of Appeal says otherwise in respect of pending Motion filed by 4th Defendant at Court of Appeal.
He adjourned the case till Thursday 26th November 2026 for continuation of hearing.
