Man in court for assaulting LASTMA official

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A man assaulted LASTMA officer

Fred Onwuche assaulted an officer of Lagos State Traffic Management Agency LASTMA

By Taiwo Okanlawon

One Fred Onwuche, a commercial driver, who allegedly assaulted Razak Kosoko, a Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA official will be arraigned before the court by Lagos State Government.

Kosoko was allegedly attacked by Onwuche while he was on duty at the Lekki area of the state.

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According to a statement by the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), “the government shall not hesitate to prosecute to the full extent of the law, recalcitrant motorists and residents who assault state officials on assigned duties.”

He warned further, ”such attacks will no longer be tolerated under any circumstances. The State Government is poised to uphold the rule of law by ensuring that the fundamental right of every resident is protected.”

It will be recalled that last month, a similar incident of assault on a LASTMA Official was recorded and the alleged perpetrator, one Ben Emmanuel was arraigned by the Ministry of Justice, before Yaba Chief Magistrate Court on a two (2) Count Charge of Grievous bodily harm under 245 and Resisting a Public Officer while engaged in discharged of his Lawful duties under Section 117 (1).

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