Two FRSC officers allegedly murder passenger
Two officials of the Edo State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) were yesterday arraigned before a Benin High Court for murder.
They were alleged to have murdered a 38-year-old passenger, Mr. Samuel Odion.
The accused, Onotu Joseph (32) and Francis Igboh (35), allegedly killed Odion on October 14 at Owa Hill, on the dual carriage Benin-Asaba Road.
They were arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder.
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The charge sheet reads: “That you, Onotu Joseph ‘m’ and Francis Igboh ‘m,’ had on or about the 14th of October, 2019, about 12 noon at Owa Hill, Benin-Asaba Expressway, in the Benin Judicial Division, did conspire amongst yourselves to commit felony to wit: murder and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 324 of the Criminal Code Cap 48, Vol. 11, lLaws of the defunct Bendel State of Nigeria 1976 now applicable in Edo State.”
Justice Ohimai Ovbiagele remanded the two in prison and adjourned the case till November 12, 2919 for hearing
The state counsel, Peter Ugwumba, said the accused were arraigned for justice to be served.
He added that the case had been referred to the Edo State Legal Department for advice.
