Lagos High Court Reserves Ruling On Tajudeen Akanbi's Bail Application

 

A Lagos State High Court on Tuesday heard the bail application of Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi and reserved ruling to a date to be communicated to parties.

 

The application was argued before Justice A.T. Muyideen, who had earlier adjourned proceedings to November 2026 due to the annual court vacation. However, the court brought forward the hearing of the bail application following concerns over the deteriorating health of the defendant.

 

Counsel to Akanbi, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, urged the court to grant bail on medical grounds, stating that his client’s condition had worsened in custody. He also relied on a Certified True Copy of the police investigation report, which he said exonerates the defendant.

 

In a related application, Rukayat Afolabi, Esq., representing co-defendants Shafi Fatai and Yusuf Ismaila, asked the court to direct the Kirikiri Correctional Centre clinic to release the medical records of her clients.

 

The Director of Public Prosecutions opposed the applications but did not challenge the documentary evidence presented by the defence. Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Femi Falana and Mrs. Akinjide Williams, were present in court to watch brief for the complainants.

 

After hearing all parties, Justice Muyideen adjourned ruling on the bail application to a date to be communicated.

 

The substantive trial has been fixed for November 3, 2026.