One Clement Erinle on Tuesday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos State for allegedly attempting to drown a man in a river.
The prosecutor, Mary Ajiteru, told the court that the 37-year-old accused with others still
at large, attempted to drown one Godwin Ezekiel at Ilemere Community, Ibeshe area of Ikorodu on March 3.
“The accused assaulted the complait and dragged him by holding tight to his shirt.
“The accused, assisted by his two conspirators, dragged the complaint into a river in the community where they attempted to throw Ezekiel into the river so that he will be drowned,” the prosecutor told the court, adding that the accused was facing a three-count charge bordering on assault, breach of the peace and attempted drowning.
Erinle, who is of an unknown occupation and address, pleaded not guilty to the offences.
The Chief Magistrate, Bola Olagbegi-Adelabu, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two responsible sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till April 7.
.....