Ibadan-based skit-maker, Abdullahi Mahruf, popularly known as Trinityguy, breathed a sigh of relief on Friday evening as he was granted bail by the Agodi correctional centre.
Lawyer Kunle, also widely recognised as Trinityguy, fulfilled the bail requirements and was released on Friday night, as stated in a verified Facebook post shared by his colleague Abdul Gafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin.
Abdul Gafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin noted that during his detention, Trinityguy earnestly sought vindication through his prayers, as clearly depicted in his new pictures by a prominent black spot on his forehead.
‘Trinity is finally free on bail. I am wishing you all the best brother. May Almighty Allah keep guiding you to the right part. Welcome back! My guy don pray tire. see him forehead,’ Abdullahi Mahruf shared on Facebook.
In Trinity’s case, Magistrate P.O Adetuyibi emphasized that the allegations against the skit maker are currently being dealt with by the state Ministry of Justice, exceeding his own jurisdiction.
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Trouble arose for Trinityguy when his social media prank video with a minor gained widespread attention and went viral.
Trinityguy was summoned by the Oyo State Police Command for questioning and later arraigned in court on charges of sexualising a minor in the viral video.
Inspector Oluwakemi Arowosaye informed the court on Tuesday, July 11, that Trinityguy, Ahmed, and Rofiat were jointly charged with conspiracy and sexual abuse/exploitation.
The allegations were based on evidence suggesting that Trinityguy, in collaboration with the parents, sexually abused and exploited the young girl featured in his viral video.
The investigation had earlier pointed to the role of the minor’s parents, Isiaka Ahmed, Rofiat involvment and perantal concent; Trinity Guy and the minors parent were questioned at the SCID together.
The command previously issued a statement when Trinitguy reported to the police station noting that the video that went viral was ‘A clear violation of Sec. 32, 35 and 36 of the Child Rights Act of 2023 depicts explicit sexual exploitation of the minor who was compelled to give disturbing descriptive details of a Male genital.’