By BARTHOLOMEW MADUKWE
LAGOS—Wife of former Kick against Indiscipline, KAI Marshal, Alhaja
Rabiatu Oyenuga, has been remanded in prison custody by an Ebute-Meta
Chief Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, following a charge of alleged killing
of two children and injuring their mother in a motor accident.
The accused, was arraigned on a five-count charge of dangerous
driving and unlawful damage leading to the death of David Lawani (4yrs)
and Tobilola (4months), and inflicting bodily harm on their mother,
Mrs. Ibiyemi Lawani.
According to the charge, Mrs. Oyenuga was said to have committed the
offence in Patience Street, Ebute-Meta, Lagos, while driving a Mercury
four-wheel car with number plate LAGOS FR 902 LND.
Prosecuting police officer, Mr. Emmanuel Essien, said the offences
were punishable under Sections 28(1), 27, 27,28 and 23 of RTA Cap. 124,
Vol. 6, Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.
Magistrate M. Olubi granted the accused bail for N500,000 with two
sureties, who must provide evidence of three years tax payment to Lagos
State Government, reside within the magisterial district and show proof
of means of livelihood.
The case has been adjourned till October 26, for further hearing.
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