Osun Driver Who Caused Death Of Immigration Officer Remanded

An Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo on Friday remanded a 32-year-old commercial driver, Jemilu Lawal, in prison custody for allegedly causing the death of an Immigration officer, Peter Ojo, in Gbongan.

According to reports, the defendant was said to be driving along Ife-Ibadan Expressway when the accident which led to the death of the immigration officer, occurred.

Lawal, who was arraigned on eight counts bordering on dangerous driving, was also accused of driving without a driving licence and with expired vehicle documents. Lawal however pleaded not guilty.

The police prosecutor, Jacob Akintunde, said the incident occurred on February 22, 2021.

The offences he said contravenes the provision of sections 18 of Cap 146 Vol.II Laws of Osun of Nigeria (2002) and section 18, RTA Cap 548 laws of Nigeria, (2002).

The presiding magistrate, Dr Olusegun Ayilara, ruled that the defendant be remanded in Ilesa Custodial Centre and adjourned the case till March 3, 2021.