The police in Ikeja on Thursday arraigned two teenagers, who allegedly threatened to stab a neighbour cautioning them against hemp smoking.

The defendants – Yusuf Olaiya and Rasak Alade, both aged 18 – were charged along with Isiaka Olarinde, 30, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.

The trio, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges of conspiracy and breach of peace.

The Prosecutor, Sgt. Michael Unah, told the court that the defendants threatened to stab one Mr Gbenga Oloyede with broken bottles on November 14 at 3.00p.m. on Matthew Street, off AIT Road, Alagbado, Lagos State.

“The complainant cautioned the defendants about smoking substance suspected to be hemp in their compound. This led to an argument,” the prosecutor said.

He added that the defendants obstructed some police officers from carrying out their lawful duties.

Unah said that the offences contravened Sections 168 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (revised).

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Section 411 stipulates two years’ jail term for conspiracy.

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The Chief Magistrate, Mr A. A. Fashola, admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Fashola ordered that the sureties must be gainfully employed and have evidence of two years’ tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

He adjourned the case until Jan. 22, 2020, for mention.

 

NAN