Ganiyu Oyedepo, widely known as Kokozaria and a prominent figure within the Lagos National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has been sentenced to prison following his alleged involvement in an assault on Nollywood actor Ade Adele, popularly referred to as Lawori. The incident took place during a party in Idimu, Lagos, on June 25.
Court documents circulating online indicate that Kokozaria, along with his associates, was accused of orchestrating the attack on Lawori. Reports claim that one of Kokozaria's associates struck Lawori with a bottle and subsequently stabbed him using the broken shards. Kokozaria faced four serious charges, including assault causing bodily injury, conspiracy to commit a felony, and willful breach of peace.
After his arrest became the subject of widespread discussion on social media, Kokozaria posted a video of himself dancing with one of his daughters, seemingly unbothered by the legal troubles. In another video, supporters were heard chanting his name and expressing confidence that he would evade his adversaries.
However, recent information from an anonymous source suggests that Kokozaria has since fled the country, relocating to the United States just before the court's sentencing decision. This source also indicated that his departure may be linked to his fractured ties with MC Oluomo, a prominent figure in Lagos transportation circles.
The incident initially gained attention when Lawori publicly claimed in a video that Kokozaria had sent his associates to attack him at the Lagos event.
Social media reactions to the case have been mixed, with many netizens expressing skepticism about Kokozaria’s culpability. Comments ranged from concerns over the legal proceedings to questions about the whereabouts of those who supposedly executed the attack.
As speculation surrounds Kokozaria's legal fate and whereabouts, many are left wondering how this high-profile case will unfold moving forward.
Controversial Lagos Figure Kokozaria Sentenced Over Attack on Nollywood Actor Ade Adele
Ganiyu Oyedepo, widely known as Kokozaria and a prominent figure within the Lagos National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has been sentenced to prison following his alleged involvement in an assault on Nollywood actor Ade Adele, popularly referred to as Lawori. The incident took place during a party in Idimu, Lagos, on June 25.
Court documents circulating online indicate that Kokozaria, along with his associates, was accused of orchestrating the attack on Lawori. Reports claim that one of Kokozaria's associates struck Lawori with a bottle and subsequently stabbed him using the broken shards. Kokozaria faced four serious charges, including assault causing bodily injury, conspiracy to commit a felony, and willful breach of peace.
After his arrest became the subject of widespread discussion on social media, Kokozaria posted a video of himself dancing with one of his daughters, seemingly unbothered by the legal troubles. In another video, supporters were heard chanting his name and expressing confidence that he would evade his adversaries.
However, recent information from an anonymous source suggests that Kokozaria has since fled the country, relocating to the United States just before the court's sentencing decision. This source also indicated that his departure may be linked to his fractured ties with MC Oluomo, a prominent figure in Lagos transportation circles.
The incident initially gained attention when Lawori publicly claimed in a video that Kokozaria had sent his associates to attack him at the Lagos event.
Social media reactions to the case have been mixed, with many netizens expressing skepticism about Kokozaria’s culpability. Comments ranged from concerns over the legal proceedings to questions about the whereabouts of those who supposedly executed the attack.
As speculation surrounds Kokozaria's legal fate and whereabouts, many are left wondering how this high-profile case will unfold moving forward.