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32-Year-Old Woman Who Allegedly Assaulted Lagos Police Inspector, Appear In Court

Faith Ukanwa

Dec 15, 2021

A 32-year-old woman, Favour Anueyiagu, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Badagry Magistrates' Court in Lagos State for allegedly assaulting a police inspector.

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The defendant, whose address is unknown, is facing a two-count charge of assault and breach of peace.

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The Prosecutor, ASP. Clement Okuiomose, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on December 8, about 10:30a.m. at the premises of magistrates' court, Badagry, Lagos state.

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He said that the defendant allegedly assaulted Inspector Modinat Esho with staff number 234392 attached to Magistrates' Court 3, Badagry, by pushing her down while she was performing her lawful duty.

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Okuiomose said that the defendant conducted herself in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace by pushing the complainant.

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The prosecutor said that the Anueyiagu was apprehended immediately and handed over to the police for prosecution.

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He said that the offence contravened Sections 174 and 168 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

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The defendant however pleaded not guilty to the charge.

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The Magistrate, Mr Fadaunsi Adefioye, granted her bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

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Adefioye said the sureties must reside within the court's jurisdiction with evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

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The magistrate adjourned the case until Jan.12, 2022, for mention.

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