Till August, Court Adjourns Baba Ijesha’s Dramatic Trial

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The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos has adjourned the alleged child molestation case with much drama against Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha till August 11 and 12.

Recall that the case was on Monday adjourned for today after Comedienne Princess, the guardian of the minor alleged to have been molested, testified in court.

In her testimony, Princess claimed that the actor had once penetrated her child, using car keys.

On Tuesday, she was cross-examined by the defense counsel following her narration of how she came about the CCTV footage that captured the alleged sexual molestation.

The case was reportedly adjourned by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo till August 11 and 12.

Present at the court today include Baba Ijesha, actress Iyabo Ojo and their supporters.

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