Tuesday, May 28, 2024 -A 30-year-old woman, Yinka Afolabi, was on Tuesday, arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly assaulting police officers.
Afolabi, whose address was not provided, is
being charged with conspiracy, assault and conduct likely to cause breach of
peace.
She, however, pleaded not guilty to the
charge.
The Prosecutor, Insp Oladejo Balogun, told
the court that the defendant committed the offence at about 10.30 pm on May 27,
at Elebu area, Ibadan.
Balogun said that Afolabi gathered people to
assault police officers who were on duty in the area.
The prosecutor further stated that the
defendant resisted being arrested by police officers who were performing their
lawful duties.
He said that the offences contravened
Sections 516 and 249(d) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The Magistrate, Mrs Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair
granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like
sum.
She adjourned the case until June 6 for a
hearing.
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