A 50 year old man Totoola Adetunji, who allegedly assaulted a police officer Corporal John Olusegun, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate's Court sitting at Igbosere.
The defendant who was docked before Magistrate P. A Adekomaya, (Mr.), is facing a four count charge bordering on conspiracy, assault, breach of peace and obstruction preferred against him by the police.
The prosecutor Sergeant Kehinde Omiseki told the Court that the defendant and others who are still at large conspired to commit the alleged offences on July 9, 2016, at about 9pm.
She said that the incident took place at Odunfa street in Lagos Island.
Sgt. Omiseki said that the defendant unlawfully assaulted the Corporal by biting him on his left arm which caused him harm.
The prosecutor said that the defendant conducted him self in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by throwing stones, sticks and bottles on Police officers.
She also alleged that the defendant prevented the police officers from performing their lawful duty by blocking the road with stick and tricycle.
According to the prosecutor the offences committed is punishable under section 409, 171, 166 (d) and 117 (2) of the criminal laws of Lagos state 2011.
However the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge against him.
Consequently Magistrate Adekomaya granted him bail in the sum of N50,000, with one surety in like sum. Adding that evidence of tax clearance of three years must be shown to the Court and address verified.
The case was adjourned till August 30, for mention.
The defendant who was docked before Magistrate P. A Adekomaya, (Mr.), is facing a four count charge bordering on conspiracy, assault, breach of peace and obstruction preferred against him by the police.
The prosecutor Sergeant Kehinde Omiseki told the Court that the defendant and others who are still at large conspired to commit the alleged offences on July 9, 2016, at about 9pm.
She said that the incident took place at Odunfa street in Lagos Island.
Sgt. Omiseki said that the defendant unlawfully assaulted the Corporal by biting him on his left arm which caused him harm.
The prosecutor said that the defendant conducted him self in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by throwing stones, sticks and bottles on Police officers.
She also alleged that the defendant prevented the police officers from performing their lawful duty by blocking the road with stick and tricycle.
According to the prosecutor the offences committed is punishable under section 409, 171, 166 (d) and 117 (2) of the criminal laws of Lagos state 2011.
However the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge against him.
Consequently Magistrate Adekomaya granted him bail in the sum of N50,000, with one surety in like sum. Adding that evidence of tax clearance of three years must be shown to the Court and address verified.
The case was adjourned till August 30, for mention.
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