Man Beats Up Policewoman In Lagos, Tears Her Uniform

A 32-year-old man, Adetokunbo Ashiru, who was arrested for allegedly beat up a policewoman, was on Monday arraigned at an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

The accused was docked on a three-count bordering on breach of peace and assault.

Ashiru, however, denied committing the offences and was granted bail in the sum of N50,000. The Magistrate, A.A. Paul ordered the accused to produce one surety as part of the bail condition.

Paul also ordered that the surety must be gainfully employed and also show evidence of two years’ tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

The case was adjourned till March 6, 2017.

The prosecutor, Insp. Uche Simon, had told the court that the accused committed the offences on November 12 at Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos.

Simon said that Ashiru assaulted Beatrice Akinsola, a policewoman by hitting her with his fist and pulling her uniform.

He alleged that the act prevented her from performing her lawful duty.

Simon said that the accused tore the uniform of the complainant and exposed her bre*st to the public.

The prosecutor said that Ashiru also took pictures of Beatrice Akinsola after assaulting her.

By March 6, 2017, we'll know how the case will proceed.