A 48‑year‑old man identified as Ahmed Isah has been remanded to a correctional facility by an Ado‑Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court after being accused of fatally striking 60‑year‑old Taiwo Ayeni at a military checkpoint on the Ikere‑Akure Road in the Ikere‑Ekiti Magisterial District on Oct. 30, 2026, around 7:30 p.m.
The prosecution, led by ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, alleged that Isah was operating a Mercedes‑Benz 814 truck bearing the registration KWL 842 XD in a negligent and dangerous manner, which directly resulted in Ayeni’s death. The prosecutor further claimed that Isah was driving without a valid licence, violating Section 7(1) of the Road Traffic Law of Ekiti State, 2011 and subject to penalties under Section 18(1).
Defence counsel Barrister J.S. Balogun petitioned the court for bail, assuring the magistrate that his client would not abscond. In response, Chief Magistrate Mr. Abayomi Adeosun rejected the bail request and ordered that Isah remain in custody pending further proceedings.
The matter was subsequently adjourned, with the next mention scheduled for Dec. 3, 2026. No further details on potential sentencing or additional charges were disclosed at this stage.
What charges were filed?
The charges stem from violations of the Road Traffic Law, specifically reckless driving leading to death and operating a vehicle without a proper licence. Both offences carry significant penalties under Ekiti State legislation.
What are the next steps?
The court will reconvene on Dec. 3, 2026, to consider further submissions, possible bail applications, and to determine the trial schedule.
Who are the key parties?
- Ahmed Isah – the accused truck driver.
- Taiwo Ayeni – the deceased victim.
- ASP Akinwale Oriyomi – the state prosecutor.
- Barrister J.S. Balogun – defence counsel.
- Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun – presiding judge.
The case underscores the enforcement of traffic safety regulations within Ekiti State and highlights the judiciary’s stance on serious road‑related offences.