Driver Damages Policeman’s Car

An alleged reckless driver who damaged a Toyota Corolla car belonging to a police officer, on Thursday appeared before a Surulere Magistrate’s Court in Lagos on a three-count charge.

Sunday Akanbi, 34, was charged with dangerous driving, causing damage and failure to produce driver’s licence.

He, however, pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Idowu Onime said that the accused drove in a dangerous manner and damaged the car belonging to a divisional crime officer.

“The accused did not show any remorse; he refused to pay for damages; hence, he was brought to court,“ Onime said.

He submitted that the accused also failed to produce his driver’s licence.

The prosecutor said that the alleged offences were committed on May 21 at the Orile Bus Stop on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

He said the alleged offences contravened Sections 18, 28 (1) and 36 (1) of the Road Traffic Laws.

Senior Magistrate M.K.O. Fadeyi granted the accused bail in the sum of N25,000 with a surety in like sum.

Fadeyi adjourned further hearing in the case till June 22.