Emmanuel Oluwatobi Onasanya has appeared in court, accused of murdering Zikel Bobmanuel. The incident occurred on Saturday, March 25, and Mr. Bobmanuel was found dead on Sandywell Street in Openshaw, Manchester, with police suspecting he was shot.
At Manchester Magistrates Court on March 28, Mr. Onasanya, residing on John Beeley Avenue, confirmed his personal details. The case was forwarded to Manchester Crown Court, where it will continue.
Prosecutor Eileen Rogers expressed the urgency of moving the matter to Crown Court. Mr. Onasanya's representative, Oliver Gardner, did not make any further observations.
The hearing concluded with Judge Williams stating that Mr. Onasanya will remain in custody until the Crown Court appearance.