The defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by assaulting the minor
A 68-year-old man, Olaniyi Talabi, was on Monday docked in an Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old boy.
The police charged Talabi, whose home address was not provided, with assault and conduct likely to cause breach of peace.
The Prosecution Counel, DSP Gbemileke Agoi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Tuesday at about 3 p.m. at Ikorodu High School road, Apeka area of Ikorodu, Lagos.
Agoi alleged that the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by assaulting the minor.
The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of sections 168 (D) and 172 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs A. B. Olagbegi-Adelabu, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N50,000 with a surety in like sum.
She adjourned the case until July 20 for mention.