Man Accused of Beating Police Inspector
Prosecutor Corporal Glory Iheanacho told the court that the accused, a resident of Kurudu in Abuja, lodged a complaint at Kurudu Police Station on January 28.
He said one Inspector Merab Oerien, the Criminal Room Officer (CRO) who was on duty, politely told him to calm down, but the accused felt that he was not properly attended to and the accused picked up a quarrel with her and allegedly beat her.
The prosecutor said that the offence of criminal force and assault contravened sections 253 and 264 of the Penal Code.
When the charge was read, the accused pleaded not guilty and was granted bail by Senior MagisÂtrate Asmau Akanbi in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sums, who must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
The magistrate adjourned the case to February 23 for hearing (NAN)
Daily Trust Friday, February 3, 2012
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