Michael was arraigned on a
five-count charge, bordering on joint act, obstructing public servant from
discharging lawful duties, assault, defamation of character and intimidation,
offences she denied committing.
The prosecutor, Vincent Osuji,
told the court that one Sgt. David Akoru, reported the matter at the Karu
Police Station, Abuja, on April 15.
He said that the complainant
alleged that on April 14, that the defendant with an unidentified man assaulted
and intimidated him.
“While the complainant was at his
duty post at CBN junction, Karu, Abuja, he intercepted a commercial motorcycle
rider.
“The defendant who was a
passenger, stopped him from discharging his duties and alleged that the
complainant forcefully demanded for N50 from the motorcyclist.
“Before the complainant knew what
was going on, the defendant brought an unidentified man, currently at large,
who slapped him and intimidated him, boasting that they will remove his
uniform,” Osuji said.
According to the prosecutor, the
offences are contrary to and punishable under Sections 79, 149, 267, 392 and
397 of the Penal Code.
The judge, Hassan Ishaq, granted
the defendant bail in the sum of N20, 000, with one surety in like sum and
adjourned the case until May 18, for hearing.
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