Monday Gabriel, a police Inspector, has been arraigned before the Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square over the alleged murder of his colleague, identified only as Sergeant Felix.
He was arraigned on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, on one count of murder.
The prosecution, led by L.S. Sani, said Gabriel shot the victim to death on May 13, 2020, adding that the offence was punishable under Section 222 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The charge read, “That you, Monday Gabriel, on or about 13th of May 2020, around 4.30am at FIRS Head Office, Awolowo Way, Ikoyi, in the Lagos judicial district, did unlawfully kill one Sergeant Felix by shooting him dead with a gun.”
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Justice Sherifat Sonaike adjourned the case till October 26 for trial.
