A 31-year-old driver, Tola Omoleke, on Thursday
appeared before an Oshodi Magistrates’ Court, Lagos,
charged with pouring fuel on two police officers to set them
ablaze.
Omoleke, who resides at No. 33, Moshalasi St., Ejigbo,
Lagos, is being tried for threat to life and assault.
The prosecutor, Cpl. Kehinde Olatunde, told the court that
the accused committed the offences on Oct. 3 at Dopemu,
Lagos.
He said the accused assaulted two police officers — ASP
James Agboru and Cpl. Ali Sakuru — while performing their
lawful duties.
“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,’’ said Olatunde.
The prosecutor said the accused, who drove his car without
a driver’s licence, damaged a Toyota Sienna car, property of
one Mr Sheu Yisa, in his escape bid.
“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 contravene Sections 172
and 238 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The Section 238 prescribes life imprisonment for offenders.
The accused pleaded innocence of the offences and was
granted bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties in like
sum.
The Magistrate, Mr Akeem Fashola, adjourned the case till
Oct. 31 for mention.

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