A magistrate court sitting at Oshodi Lagos, has arraigned a 31-year old driver named Tola Omoleke on Thursday, October 23, 2014, for allegedly pouring fuel on two police officers threatening to set them ablaze.
Omoleke, who resides at No. 33, Moshalasi Street, Ejigbo, Lagos, is being tried for threat to life and assault, Vanguard reports.
During the trial session in court, the prosecutor, Cpl. Kehinde Olatunde, disclosed that the crime occurred at the Dopemu area of Lagos on Friday, October 3, 2014.
The two policemen involved included, ASP James Agboru and Cpl. Ali Sakuru who were carrying out their duties.
He said, “The accused assaulted the officers by fighting and punching them. He also poured fuel on the policemen and threatened to set them ablaze.
“It was the quick intervention of people that averted the disaster.”
Furthermore, the accused who had no drivers licence tried to escape and in the process damaged one Mr Sheu Yisa’s Toyota Sienna car.
“The accused damaged a car while trying to escape from the law enforcement agents.
“He refused to stop but unfortunately for him his truck broke down at Dopemu.
“The complainants tried to arrest him but he resisted; instead, he started assaulting them,’’ he added.
According to Olatunde, the offences breach Sections 172 and 238 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The Section 238 prescribes life imprisonment for offenders.
Omoleke who pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him was granted a bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties in same sum.
Meanwhi;e,the case was adjourned till October 31, 2014 for further hearing.by the Magistrate, Mr Akeem Fashola.
