The Police in Lagos have arraigned an accused before an Apapa Chief Magistrate’s Court on a one-count charge for trying to escape from lawful custody
The prosecutor had told the court that the accused, Maniru Abdulahi on July 20, about 14.39 hrs escaped from lawful custody of the Nigeria Prison Service.
Abdulahi, who was awaiting trial on theft charges, was in prison custody because he had nobody to stand surety for him.
Sgt. Benedict Unawunwa said further that it was the eagle eyes of the Warders of the prison that prevented the accused from escaping before he was re-arrested.
He said the accused had contravened Section 135 (a&b) of Criminal Code, Cap.17, Vol. 2, Laws of Lagos State.
The accused pleaded guilty with the one count charge.
Unawunwa urged the court to remand the accused in prison custody pending facts and sentence.
Chief Magistrate,Oluyemisi Adelaja remanded the accused in prison custody and adjourned judgment till July 28.
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