Two suspects have been arraigned before a Kwara State High Court in Ilorin over the alleged assault of medical personnel at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH).

The defendants, Abdulsalam Hamzat and Adetunji Victoria, appeared before the court on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, intimidation, assault, disturbance of public peace and obstruction of public servants.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Following their arraignment, counsel to the second defendant, Barrister John Ogedengbe, applied for bail on liberal terms.

Ogedengbe, who also represented counsel to the first defendant, Barrister T. Onaolapo, informed the court that the defendants had previously been granted bail by a magistrate's court and had complied fully with the conditions attached to the order.

After considering the application, Justice Ishaq granted bail to each defendant in the sum of N1 million with two reliable sureties.

The court directed that the sureties must meet conditions set by the court before the defendants can enjoy the bail.

Justice Ishaq subsequently adjourned the matter until 30 July 2026, for the commencement of trial.

The case is expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault on medical personnel at the state-owned teaching hospital.