Kwara Police Arrest Yoruba Traditionalist For Defaming Muslim Cleric

 A Tradional religion activist, Oluwo Of Tede, Chief Ademola Olawoore, has been arrested and detained in a correctional facility in Ilorin, Kwara State for defamation of character.

 Olawoore was arrested in Ibadan on August 19 and taken to Ilorin and detained in a correctional facility.

He was reportedly arrested for allegedly insulting a Muslim cleric simply identified as Alfa Okutagidi.

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Adedamola Solesi, a lawyer confirmed the arrest of Olawoore on his Facebook page.

“On Baba Tede’s case, we could not effect his bail today (Wednesday) as his case and Talolorun’s are being tried at the same time.

“The preliminary objection must first be heard before they can be released per the court’s instruction,” he said.

Soleso wrote on his Facebook page:

Defamation of character, read, “Oluwo of Tede who claimed Alfa Okutagidi has an Idol at home has been arrested for defamation of character.

“A day after, the blogger who named himself Tani Olohun was arrested.