A staff member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Abbas Olalekan, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State over allegations that he conspired to procure an abortion that resulted in the death of a serving corps member, Victoria Ariyo.
Olalekan, 43, was docked on Monday on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and unlawful attempt to procure abortion by supplying drugs.
Prosecuting counsel, Inspector Lawrence Olu-Balogun, told the court that the alleged offences occurred between January and March in the Ikereku area of Laderin, Abeokuta.
According to the prosecution, the defendant conspired with other individuals, currently at large, to carry out the illegal act.
He further alleged that Olalekan, who was said to have been in a relationship with the deceased, impregnated her and subsequently attempted to terminate the pregnancy by providing abortion drugs.
The prosecution maintained that the substances administered to Ariyo ultimately led to her death.
The offences, the court heard, contravene Sections 516 and 230 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, 2006.
Olalekan pleaded not guilty to the charges.
His counsel, Bunmi Adelabu, urged the court to grant bail on liberal terms, arguing that the charge did not explicitly establish that the defendant caused the death of the deceased.
Citing constitutional provisions on presumption of innocence, the defence insisted that the allegations should be tested during trial.
In her ruling, Magistrate A. K. Araba granted the defendant bail in the sum of ₦500,000, with two sureties in like sum.
The court stipulated that one surety must be a relative, while the other must be gainfully employed. Both are required to provide a utility bill, swear to an affidavit of means, submit six passport photographs, and present evidence of 2026 tax payment to the Ogun State Government.
Pending the fulfillment of these conditions, the defendant was ordered remanded at the Ibara Correctional Centre.
The case has been adjourned until April 14, 2026, for further hearing.
