Babangida was arraigned on charges bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, unlawful possession of a firearm and terrorism. The prosecution counsel, Mr T. A. Nurudeen, had told the court the defendant committed the crime on June 14, 15 and 16, 2024, in Akinyele area of Ibadan, Oyo State. According to Nurudeen, the defendant, along with others, kidnapped the two victims (names withheld) and initiated a ransom negotiation with their relatives with the victims’ mobile phone numbers.