Driver in court over reckless driving, manslaughter in Ogun

The police charged Wasiu, whose address was not given, with two counts of manslaughter and reckless driving. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Abdulkareem Mustapha, told the court that the accused committed the offence on March 27, around 11:20 p. m. at Mosalasi Bus-Stop, along Idiroko road, Ota. Mustapha alleged that the accused drove a Toyota Camry with registration number KJA 527 DV, in a reckless and dangerous manner and killed Afamefuna Igboji, 24, and Peter Nweke, 24. He said that the offence contravened the provisions of sections 5, 6(1) of the Federal Highway Act. Cap 135 of the Revised Laws of Federation of Nigeria, 2006. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Mathew Akinyemi, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum. Akinyemi ordered that the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and be gainfully employed with evidence of tax payment to Ogun State Government. He adjourned the case until May 22, for further hearing. (NAN)]]>