The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims circulating online regarding the strength of evidence in the case against Abass Olalekan, a Local Government Inspector (LGI) with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abeokuta South.
The case stems from the death of Victoria Ariyo, a female corps member serving in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, who died on March 17 from complications following a suspected abortion procedure.
Her death prompted an investigation by the Ogun State Police Command through the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
Following the investigation, Olalekan was arrested and arraigned on 23 March 2026 before Magistrate Court 1 in Isabo, Abeokuta, on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and unlawful procurement of abortion.
He was subsequently granted bail, a decision the state government says has been widely misinterpreted in public commentary.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), clarified that the grant of bail was based solely on the bailable nature of the charges and does not reflect the strength or quality of the evidence.
The Attorney-General’s office also confirmed that it has taken over the prosecution of the case after receiving the case file from the State Police Command.
The charges are based on findings from a police investigation alleging that Olalekan was in a relationship with the deceased, Victoria Olapeju Ariyo, who was reportedly pregnant at the time of her death.
The investigation further alleges that he encouraged the termination of the pregnancy, recommended an individual to carry out the procedure, and provided financial support for it. The deceased was said to have died following the procedure.
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The government described claims questioning the credibility of the evidence and suggesting missing witnesses as “false and misleading”, emphasising that the case remains at a preliminary stage.
It stressed that issues relating to evidence would be determined during trial and warned against speculation that could undermine confidence in the judicial process.
The Attorney-General urged the public and the media to allow the court process to run its course and to disregard unverified information circulating about the case.
