A commercial bus driver, Samson Ebenyi, has been arraigned
before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly killing a
65-year- old woman, identified simply as Mary.
The incident occurred at about 8.30am on April 9, 2015 at
Ikota, Ajah, on the Lekki -Epe Expressway.
The police said Ebenyi, who was in a Mercedes Benz with
number plate, LAGOS FKJ 652 BU, drove recklessly.
The victim was said to be walking by the roadside when
Ebenyi crushed her. She died on the spot.
The suspect was subsequently arrested and arraigned on two
counts of reckless driving and manslaughter.
The charges read in part, “That you, Samson Ebenyi, on the
same date, time and place, in the aforementioned magisterial district, drove
the same Mercedes Benz in a reckless manner on the highway and caused the death
of one Mary, 65 years, and thereby committed an offence punishable under
Section 20 of the RTA CAP 27 Vol. 45 Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2012.”
The defendant pleaded not guilty.The magistrate, Mrs. I. O.
Omotosho, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two
sureties in like sum.
The matter was adjourned till April 29.
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