A dispute has erupted between legal practitioners and judiciary staff in Osun State over the arrest of a court registrar, Ademiju Oyewole. Senior Advocate of Nigeria Yomi Aliyu alleged that Osun JUSUN chairman Idris Adebayo Adeniran and the registrar unlawfully entered the Odeomu High Court at night to retrieve a case file. Aliyu described the act as a breach of judicial process and called for an investigation into the incident. JUSUN dismissed the claims as "sensationalist and factually bankrupt," stating there was no invasion or break-in. According to Adeniran, the registrar was in his office performing official duties, specifically certifying appeal records for the state government. The union said the presiding judge, Justice Okediya, had authorised the work. Adeniran stated he was present only in his capacity as union leader to ensure staff welfare. He added that security personnel, including police and vigilantes, were present and provided protection during the assignment. JUSUN maintained that staff often work beyond official hours to meet deadlines. The union confirmed that the registrar had been released on bail, calling the detention unjustified.
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