Seven suspects appeared before a Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Friday, facing charges of allegedly setting fire to the home of traditional worshipper Toyin Asabi Olorisa.

The suspects were identified as Alhaji Yekini Oloruntele, Alhaji Saliu Usman, Garba Amuda Yusuf, Alhaji Mumini Showa, Imam Isiaq Raji, Alhaji Saliu Abubakar AbdulMumini Muhammed, and others currently at large.

They appeared before Justice Mahmud Gafar of the High Court. Reports indicate that on January 1, 2026, a bungalow belonging to Olorisa was set ablaze while she was away on holiday.

State police operatives reportedly arrested the seven suspects a few days after the incident. The victim, through her counsel Abdulmumeen Busari of the State Ministry of Justice, subsequently brought the matter to court.

During Friday’s proceedings, the court read the charges against the suspects, which included conspiracy to commit arson and intentionally setting fire to Olorisa’s residence—offences punishable under the state criminal law.

All seven suspects pleaded not guilty. The prosecution requested that they be remanded in a correctional facility, but counsel for the defence, I. F. Yusuf, opposed the application.

After hearing arguments from both sides, Justice Gafar granted the suspects bail, noting that the police had previously approved it. Each suspect was granted bail of N2.5 million with one surety, and the case was adjourned to March 26, 2026.