[News] Erring driver who knocked policeman off the bridge arraigned for attempted murder, to be remanded in prison till March 26

The Lagos state police command today arraigned the erring driver who knocked a police officer off the bridge along the International airport road on February 24, before an Oshodi mobile court.

 

The video of the driver who was driving against traffic and trying to evade arrest from security agents surfaced online on Thursday, February 25. The driver in the process hit the police officer identified as David Zapania.

 

The erring driver was arraigned before the court on six charges this morning which include Driving against traffic ( one way), Resisting arrest, Reckless and dangerous driving, Driving with an invalid driver’s license, Assaulting a police officer, and attempted murder. The police say he will be arraigned in another court for the attempted murder charge.

 

At the ruling, no bail or fine was given and he will be remanded in Badagry prison until March 26 for the next hearing.

 

Watch the video showing the moment the driver knocked the officer off the bridge below