1st September, 2016
An Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State has slammed a N100,000 bail on a 40-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Hameed Safaliu, for allegedly plying a prohibited route.
The Magistrate, Mr A. Oshodi-Makanju, who gave the ruling on Thursday, granted him two responsible sureties.
He said the sureties, who should be gainfully employed, should also show evidence of tax payment.
Safaliu, whose address is unknown, pleaded not guilty.
But the prosecutor, Sgt. Kemi Adeniran insisted that the accused committed the offence on July 27 at 4.00 p.m. on the Ikorodu-Lagos Expressway.
Adeniran told the court that the accused rode his motorcycle with registration no. SMK 117 QM on the expressway in violation of the state’s traffic laws.
“The accused knew that the road is one of the prohibited routes for motorcyclists.”
According to her, the offence contravenes Schedule 1, Sections 21 of the Road Traffic Law of Lagos State 2012.
The case has been adjourned to Sept. 12 for mention.