FRSC arraigns two men for assaulting marshals on duty in Lagos

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command on Friday arraigned two men before a Magistrate’s Court for allegedly attacking its officials in the Jibowu area of Lagos.

Nwandu Onyeka (32) and Okechukwu Jackson (35) are accused of attacking and seriously injuring FRSC officials on their legitimate duty on Sunday July 3, 2016.

The accused and others were slammed with a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault and obstruction, an offence contrary to Sections 172 & 117 of the Criminal laws of Lagos State.

They were arraigned before Mrs AA Famobiwo of Magistrate’s Court 3, Surulere.

The two pleaded not guilty and were granted bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties each in like sum.

They were however remanded in Ikoyi Prison as they could not meet the bail conditions.

The case has been adjourned till July 18, 2016 for mention