A motorist, Isiaka Afolabi, has been arraigned before the Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for alleged manslaughter after reportedly killing a 14-year-old boy in a road accident.
The incident occurred on April 22 at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the Badagry area of Lagos State.
According to police prosecutor Inspector Edet Ekpo, Afolabi was driving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) with registration number AGL 122 BJ when he allegedly drove recklessly and fatally struck the teenager.
The prosecutor told the court that the defendant drove the SUV on a public highway in a dangerous and irresponsible manner, showing disregard for the safety of other road users.
The alleged offence is said to contravene Sections 27 and 19 of the Road Traffic Act, Cap 124, Laws of Lagos State.
Afolabi pleaded not guilty to the charge of manslaughter when it was read to him in court.
Magistrate Nurudeen Layeni granted the defendant bail in the sum of ₦1,000,000 with two sureties in the same amount.
The court directed that the sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and present valid proof of gainful employment.
The case has been adjourned until July 9 for further proceedings.
The charge followed a police investigation into the fatal collision and the manner in which the vehicle was reportedly driven at the time of the incident.