The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims circulating online questioning 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 arose from the death of Victoria Ariyo, a female corps member who died on March 17 following complications from a suspected abortion procedure in Abeokuta South.

Her death prompted an investigation by the Ogun State Police Command through the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). Following the probe, Olalekan was arrested and arraigned on March 23, 2026, before Magistrate Court 1 in Isabo, Abeokuta, on a two-count charge of conspiracy and unlawful procurement of abortion.

He was subsequently granted bail, a development the state government said has been widely misinterpreted in public discourse.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, clarified that the grant of bail was based strictly on the bailable nature of the charges and does not in any way reflect the strength or credibility of the evidence against the defendant.

The Attorney-General’s office also confirmed that it has taken over prosecution of the case after receiving the case file from the police.

According to findings from the investigation, Olalekan was allegedly in a relationship with the deceased, identified as Victoria Olapeju Ariyo, who was reportedly pregnant at the time. He is accused of encouraging the termination of the pregnancy, recommending a person to carry out the procedure, and providing financial support for it. The deceased was said to have died following the procedure.

The government described reports questioning the credibility of evidence and alleging missing witnesses as false and misleading, stressing that the matter remains at a preliminary stage before the court.

It further noted that issues relating to evidence would be determined during trial, cautioning against speculation capable of undermining public confidence in the judicial process.

The Attorney-General urged the public and the media to allow due process to take its course and disregard unverified information surrounding the case.