OYRTMA Officers attacked by tricycle riders in Ibadan
by Ganiyu Mubarak · The Eagle OnlineTwo Officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority: Oyedepo Samuel and Waheed Quadri, were assaulted by tricycle riders and hoodlums while performing their lawful duties.
The OYRTMA Officers were attacked with iron rods, stones, and sticks at the Water Corporation gate, leaving them with severe injuries on them
According to eyewitnesses, the officers had apprehended a commercial tricycle parked on the road, obstructing traffic.
However, while transporting the tricycle to the Agodi Gate Command Unit, they were ambushed by a group of tricycle riders and hoodlums.
Fortunately, a good Samaritan intervened, rescuing the officers from the angry mob.
The injured officers are currently receiving treatment at the State Clinic, Secretariat, Ibadan.
Speaking in Ibadan, the Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (retd.), said seven suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.
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Adesagba condemned the attack, stating: “It’s a pity that our officers, who work tirelessly to ensure sanity and orderliness on our roads, are being assaulted and harmed.”
He emphasised that the Authority will not be deterred from performing its legitimate duties.
He said the perpetrators have been arrested and are currently in custody at Idi-Ape police station.
“The perpetrators will face the full weight of the laws,” he said.
Meanwhile, the suspects were arraigned at the Magistrate District Court 1, Ibadan North East on Wednesday on charges of assault.
Each suspect was granted bail with one surety and a bond of N100,000.
However, since they were unable to meet the bail conditions, they were remanded in Agodi Prison pending further hearing.
The case was adjourned until November 17, 2024.
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