The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims circulating online regarding the strength of evidence in the case against Abass Olalekan, a Local Government Inspector (LGI) with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abeokuta South.
Olalekan was arraigned on March 23, 2026, before Magistrate Court 1 in Isabo, Abeokuta, on a two-count charge and was subsequently granted bail—a decision the government says has been widely misinterpreted.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), clarified that the bail was granted solely because the charges are bailable and not due to any weakness in the evidence.
The Attorney-General’s office also confirmed it has taken over prosecution of the case after receiving the file from the State Police Command.
According to the statement, the charges stem from a police investigation alleging that Olalekan was in a relationship with the deceased, Victoria Olapeju Ariyo, who was reportedly pregnant at the time of her death.
Investigators further alleged that he encouraged the termination of the pregnancy, recommended someone to carry out the procedure, and provided financial support. The deceased was said to have died following the procedure.
The government described claims suggesting weak evidence or missing witnesses as “false and misleading,” stressing that the case is still at an early stage.
It added that issues concerning evidence would be addressed during trial and cautioned against speculation that could undermine public confidence in the judicial process.
The Attorney-General also urged the public and the media to allow the legal process to proceed without interference and to ignore unverified reports about the case.
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