EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.

LAGOS TASKFORCE ARRESTS HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER, RESCUES VICTIM. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 LAGOS TASKFORCE ARRESTS HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER, RESCUES VICTIM


The Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended a hit-and-run driver, identified as Dauda Bello, a resident of Adebayo Street, Oshodi, for reckless driving. The incident, which occurred yesterday afternoon, left the victim, Oluwole Bukola, a resident of Ibafo, Ogun State, severely injured.


Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was caused by overspeeding and reckless driving on the part of the driver. Swift intervention by officers of the Lagos State Taskforce ensured that the victim received immediate medical attention, while the driver was promptly arrested.


Speaking on the incident, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, called on motorists to prioritize safety on the roads. “I urge all road users to exercise caution and be considerate of others while driving. Driving is not a race to a destination but a responsibility that requires patience and focus at all times,” he said.


The Chairman assured Lagos residents that the agency remains committed to ensuring law, order and safety on the roads while promoting decorum and accountability for all road users.


The suspect is currently in custody of the Agency and will charged to court in accordance with the law of the State.


Gbadeyan Abduraheem

Director, Press & Public Affairs

Lagos State Taskforce

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