Ikechukwu, who allegedly beat two
policemen to a pulp, on Wednesday
appeared before an Apapa
Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. The
accused, a resident of No. 14, Turner
Ojo Road, Ajegunle, a Lagos suburb,
is facing a two-count charge of
assault and unlawful damage. The
prosecutor, Cpl. John Iberedem, told
the court that the accused committed
the offences on May 14 at Amore
Street, Olodi- Apapa.
Iberedem said the accused assaulted
two police officers — Ebute Bernard
and Haruna Kayode — by beating
them up, while performing their
lawful duty. He said the accused was
caught roaming the street at about
1.00 a.m. and was questioned by the
policemen. Iberedem said Ikechukwu
could not give any tangible reason
for staying out late.
“The police officers arrested him.The
accused became very violent and
started beating them. “Ikechukwu
also damaged the windscreen of a
bus valued at N 30,000 belonging to
one Mr Bamidele Muyideen.” The
prosecutor said the offences
contravened Sections 171 and 337 of
the Criminal Law of Lagos State,
2011.
Section 171 prescribes a three-year
jail term for assault occasioning
harm, while Section 337 provides
three years for unlawful damage. The
accused, however, pleaded not guilty
to the charges. The Senior
Magistrate, Mr G.L. Otepo, granted
the accused bail in the sum of N50,
000 with two sureties in like sum. He
adjourned the case till June 20 for
mention.
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