“He has connections, he wouldn’t go to prison” – Netizens react as Court sends Koko Zaria to prison for assaulting actor Baba Lawori

Social media users are reacting to the news of MC Oluomo’s protege, Koko Zaria, being sent to prison for assaulting actor Baba Lawori.

Kemi Filani reported in July that the Yoruba actor had cried out for help over a brutal attack from one of the aides of Koko Zaria. He recounted how he was performing as a Master of Ceremony at an event when a stranger approached him, claiming that Koko Zaria wanted to see him, unknowingly that it was a set-up. When he arrived, Koko Zaria questioned why he didn’t acknowledge him. Baba Lawori had apologised, promising to make corrections, when one of his associates smashed a bottle on his head, and he was covered in his blôod and lost consciousness.

On Thursday, September 5th, a Lagos Chief Magistrate Court remanded Koko Zaria in prison custody for assaulting the actor. Koko Zaria, on his part, denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty to the charges. His lawyers, S. Bello with S.O Ajetomobi, moved for bail application, saying the charge against their client was a bailable one.

Chief Magistrate Sonuga, after hearing counsels’ submissions, grated Oyedepo bail in the sum of N2 million with two sureties in like sum. However, the Magistrate Court remanded Koko in the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) custody, pending the perfection of bail terms.

Reacting to the news, many noted how the NURTW Chieftain wouldn’t be sent to prison because of his connections.

One Mr_t_events wrote, “As e no dey with Oluomo again

One Yurel Korede wrote, “Zaria no go go prison, connection plenty

One Official Coded21 wrote, “Person wey dey USA, una too dey whine for this country

One _Bambiii54 wrote, “Person wey go comot on Saturday morning

One Gg_fabulous_agba_akin wrote, “This one dan go step on toes. Dem don find one offense give am gbam. If u know, you know. If u don’t gerrit forget about it

One Oredola_faith wrote, “Shey dem dey send ghost go prison. Abi dem think say nah Bobrisky

One Kenny_Secco wrote, “Good for him”.