Lagos Man Charged with Assaulting Firefighter

Agboola stated, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has formally taken legal action against one Waheed Balogun, aged 40, for an alleged assault on a Firefighter during official duties on Monday, October 1, 2023, at 167 Egbe Road, Cele Egbe, Ikotun, Lagos.

“Balogun contends that the Firefighters obstructed his tricycle/motorcycle park operations with their Fire truck. Subsequently, he was apprehended by the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Task Force last Thursday and is now facing charges at the Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court, Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos.”

The defendant was granted bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum by Magistrate Adesanya, and the case has been adjourned till December 19 for further proceedings.

“The presiding Magistrate A. A. Adesanya has granted Balogun bail under specific conditions, requiring the offender to pay a bail amount of 200,000 Naira with two sureties in like some meeting the following criteria: Lagos residency, public servants or clergymen, two years of tax payment receipts, LASSRA card, and National Identification Number (NIN). The court has adjourned the hearing until the 19th day of December 2023, allowing all involved parties to perfect their matters,” Agboola said.

In a separate statement, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reiterated its commitment to bring the accused to justice, emphasizing the prosecution scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Court, Safety Arena, Bolade, Oshodi.

“The incident occurred on Monday, October 1, 2023, at 167 Egbe Road, Cele Egbe, Ikotun, Lagos, where the accused allegedly attacked firefighters responding to a fire incident.

“Following the altercation, State Task Force officials pursued and apprehended the accused last Thursday, and he is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow.”