A 43-year-old dismissed Police officer, Christopher Omeleze, attached to the state Traffic Division, Ikeja, Lagos, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate's Court, for allegedly taking bribe from a motorist.
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The defendant, who was arraigned before Magistrate Akinde, is facing a two-count charge bordering on bribe.
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Omeleze, who was said to be on duty when he committed the allegd offence, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
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The prosecutor, Sergeant Chinalu Uwadione, told the court that the defendant committed the alleged crime while on duty on July 31 at 9:30am on Oba Akran Road, Ikeja.
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He said that the police officer used his office to demand for N25,000 from a motorist that was yet to be identified.
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According to the prosecutor, the offence committed is punishable under Section 69, 63, (1) (a) of the criminal law of LagosState of Nigeria 2011.
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The Magistrate granted him bail in the sum of N50,000, with one surety in like sum.
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She adjourned the matter till November 4, for mention.