A driver, George Augustine, on Friday appeared in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly driving recklessly and causing the death of two customs officers on duty.
The police charged Augustine with three counts of manslaughter, reckless driving and driving without a driving licence. He, however, pleaded not guilty.
He further alleged that the defendant drove in a dangerous manner, causing the death of U. Usman with service number No 45692, aged 39, and S. Kabir with 46807, aged 34. He said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 19, 15 and 20 of RTA CAP. 124, Law of Lagos State.
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