The sister of one Wasiu Oduwole that was reportedly blinded by a traditional ruler in Ogun State Nureni Oduwaye has revealed fresh details.
She stated that the monarch used his leg to kick the victim in the eyes for allegedly dancing with his queen during a birthday celebration at a hotel on September 21, 2022.
Wasiu has continued to deny the accusations by the traditional ruler.
Wasiu’s sister said they monarch has made some moves to sweep the case under the carpet.
She noted that the Oduwaye has been using his influence in the state to illegally bring the law to his side.
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According to her, Oduwaye, with the help of the Sagumu Area Commander, initiated a suit against the victim without serving him a notice and was granted bail by the court without their knowledge.
She said their lawyers have begun an investigation to unravel the petition the Monarch filed and why he was granted bail by the court without a proper trial.
Wasiu’s sister noted that the monarch remains u remorseful especially his financial offer was rejected by Wasiu.
On his health, she said, “He Is Still In Severe Pain”
When asked about Wasiu’s treatment, she said “he is currently at home, but still goes for his medical appointment at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu. He has been discharged since it was confirmed that he can no longer see with the eye.”
Wasiu’s sister further noted that the incident has also put a hold on his means of livelihood, saying “he has been warned to stay away from flames which are core to his business of barbeque, pepper soup and so on.”
Oduwaye is a graduate and chef who was contracted to prepare catfish pepper soup for guests of the party at Moore Blessing Hotel in Ikenne, Sagamu Local Government Area of the State, where the incident happened.
He sustained a severe injury to his eye, causing permanent blindness after the monarch reportedly blinded him.