An 18-year-old girl, Rukayat Ashiru, has been brought before the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly drugging her boyfriend, Waris Olamilekan, and stealing ₦4 million from his account. The incident reportedly took place on November 30, 2024, in the Mufu Lanihun area, located in Yidi Agugu, Ibadan.
On Friday, February 28, 2025, Rukayat appeared in court where she was officially charged with conspiracy and stealing. However, she pleaded not guilty to both charges.
The police prosecutor, PC Olapeju Durodola, informed the court that Rukayat, alongside several accomplices who are still at large, had planned to drug Waris by lacing his drink with a substance. After the victim fell unconscious, Rukayat allegedly transferred ₦4 million from his bank account.
According to the prosecutor, the charges against Rukayat violate Sections 390(9) and 516 of the Criminal Code Law of Oyo State, 2000.
Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi granted Rukayat bail in the sum of ₦2 million, but with strict conditions. She was required to provide two sureties: one must own property within the jurisdiction of the court, and the other must be a family member. Following these terms, the case was adjourned to May 26, 2025, for further hearing.