
Just eight days after receiving a pardon from Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, former inmate Sunday Omisakin has been rearrested for alleged burglary and theft.
Omisakin, who was number eight on the governor’s prerogative of mercy list signed on December 26, 2024, had been granted release after serving time for a minor offense.
However, his freedom was short-lived as he was arrested on January 3, 2025, for reportedly breaking into a residence in Osogbo and stealing a plasma television valued at ₦600,000.
This incident has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of pardon programs and the reintegration of ex-offenders into society. Authorities are expected to charge Omisakin for the new offense, raising concerns about the challenges of rehabilitation for released inmates.
The suspect was arraigned at the Osun State Magistrate Court, Osogbo, on charges of burglary and theft. The case was heard by Magistrate Adekanmi Adeyeba, who ordered Omisakin’s remand at the Ilesa Correctional Facility.
According to police prosecutor Inspector Kayode Adeoye, “On January 3, 2025, at about 12:00 p.m. at Al-Medinat Area, Iludun, Osogbo, Omisakin broke into the house of one Shittu Damilare and stole a plasma TV worth N600,000.”
Omisakin has been remanded pending further court proceedings.
“The offence committed is contrary to and punishable under section 411 (1) (2) 363, 390(9) of criminal code cap 34 vol.II laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2002.”
Meanwhile, he pleaded not guilty to the offence as his counsel, Najite Okobe urged the court to admit him to bail in most liberal terms.
The prosecutor opposed to the bail stating that;
“Governor just pardoned him few days ago. He was sentenced to prison by Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara and he was not done serving his jail term.”
Magistrate Adeyeba ordered that he should be remanded in Ilesa Correctional Facility and adjourned to January 10th 2025 when he was denied bail.
He subsequently adjourned to February 2025 for hearing.
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