Journalists barred from covering Prophet Sotitobire case in court

Journalists covering the case of Prophet Babatunde Alfa ,popularly known as Sotitobire were on Monday morning denied entry into the premises of the state High court Akure by the security agents manning the gate.

The case against the prophet and six others over missing of one year old boy was adjourned till Monday( today) for hearing continuation and despite the directive to suspend court activities nationwide, prophet Sotitobire’s case seems to be part of exceptional cases meant to continue for accelerated hearing .

When journalists got to the court’s gate , the security agents stopped them ,saying it was an order from the chief judge ,Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu .

According to them the order was part of precautionary measures against coronavirus.

She however allowed only journalists from the state owned media outfits to cover the hearing while others were disallowed to enter.

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