The police in Lagos, on Thursday, arraigned 25
men who had allegedly trespassed on the land of a traditional ruler, Oba Ademola
Elegushi of Elegushi Kingdom in Lekki, Lagos.
Oniwara
Nzeko, 26, and 24 others, who all reside in Lekki area of Lagos State, were
docked at a Yaba Chief Magistrate’ Court in Lagos.
The
accused, who all reside in Lekki area of Lagos, pleaded not guilty to the
two-count charge of conspiracy and breach of public peace.
The
Prosecutor, Insp. Roman Unuigbe, told the court that the men and others still
at large, on April 8 at about 6.15 a.m., were found trespassing on the monarchs
land at Itedogbowe Ikate, Lekki in Lagos.
According
to the prosecutor, earlier in the year, the men had trespassed on the piece of
land and had been warned many times to desist from further trespass on the
Elegushi’s property.
He said
that the men were arrested following a report by some members of the community,
who alleged that their conduct on the piece of land could likely cause breach
of peace.
The
prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 411 and 168(d) Cap C17,
Vol III Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.
The Magistrate,
Mr P. A Ojo, admitted the men to bail in the sum of N200, 000 each, with two
sureties each in like sum.
Ojo said that the
sureties must show evidence of payment of tax to the Lagos State, and adjourned
the case until May 8, for substantive trial. (NAN)
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