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Man, 26, docked for allegedly assaulting police officer

A 26-year-old man, Kelechi Emeka, on Thursday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly assaulting a police officer performing his lawful duty.

Emeka, whose address was not provided, is facing a charge of assault to which he pleaded not guilty.

The Prosecutor, Sgt. Mary Ajiteru told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Jan.29 at about 9:00 a.m. at Kokoro Abu along Sabo Road, Ikorodu.

Ajiteru said that the defendant assaulted the complainant,  Insp. Babatunde Kadiri,  by dragging him around for asking him to obey the traffic rules.

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Ajiteru said that the offences contravened Section 172 of Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The Magistrate, Mrs Tunji-Careena, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50, 000 with one surety in like sum.

Tunji-Careena adjourned the case until Feb.20 for mention.

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Alex Enemanna

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