Crime
Driver arraigned over assault on FRSC officer
...commander cautions against violence on officers
By Ezurike Ugochukwu
A truck driver who assaulted an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command while on patrol has been arraigned at Ebute Metta Magistrate court.
At the court on Monday 4th July, 2022, the truck driver with registration number AGL 773 XY pleaded not guilty to a 4-count charge and was granted bail.
The bail conditions includes N200,000, two sureties who are blood relations, and that the sureties must provide 3 months account statements.
‘Meanwhile, the accused has been handed over to the Correctional Services department for remand until the bail conditions are met’, FRSC Public Education Officer, Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi stated.
Speaking further on the issue, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide advised the motoring public to always access all the administrative platforms made available for them to express their grievances rather than engaging in violence against his men who he promised to protect in the course of performing their legitimate duties, the case was adjourned for further hearing.
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