Man Under The Influence Of Drugs Allegedly Attacks Two Policemen

A 31 year old applicant, Joshua Oshame, has been arraigned by the police in Lagos, at an Ikeja Magistrates Court, for allegedly assaulting two policemen while under the influence of hard drug on Tuesday.

The accused, is facing two charges bordering on assault.

Sgt Michael Unah, the prosecutor, alleged that the accused assaulted Insp. Yakubu Adeniyi and Sgt. Moses Ogwu, with a beer bottle while on their lawful duties.

He told the court that the accused committed the offences on August 25 about 10:30 am at Aganga Street, Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos.

He further stated that the complainants while on patrol at suspected criminal hideout area located at Ifako-Ijaiye, apprehended the accused who was in possession of a codeine cough syrup and other illicit drugs.

“The accused resisted arrest and in the process, he hit the complainants with a beer bottle,” he said.

Unah said the offences contravened Sections 117 and 174 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015, (Revised)

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges. Mr. A. A. Fashola, the Chief Magistrate, granted the accused bail in the sum of #50,000 with one surety.

The Magistrate, ruled that the surety must be gainfully employed and who should show evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government as part of the bail conditions.

The case was adjourned until September 28 for hearing.