A 24-year-old undergraduate, Rita Ogbolu, was arraigned before the Evbuoriaria Magistrates’ Court in Benin on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting two police officers during a routine patrol.
Ogbolu is facing a five-count charge of conspiracy and assault, with the police prosecutor, Mr. P.O. Odion, stating that she and an accomplice, Samuel, who is currently at large, committed the offences on January 10, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sapele Road, Benin.
According to the prosecution, Ogbolu unlawfully assaulted ASP Monday Omobude and ASP Aghahowa Anthony while they were performing their official duties.
It was also alleged that she tore the uniform of the team leader during the incident.
The charges against her contravene Sections 412(2), 173(b), and 313 of the Edo State Criminal Law, 2022. Ogbolu pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Magistrate Mrs. Endurance Osemwegie granted Ogbolu bail in the sum of N200,000, with one surety in like sum.
The case was adjourned to January 24, 2025, for further hearing.
