Friday, 1 February 2019

Plateau Utd/FCIU clash: Suspects plead not guilty to attack on referee charges

By Akeem Lawal
THE two suspects, who were arrested Thursday in connection with the attack of centre referee, Sam Agba during the Plateau United and Ifeanyi Uba match of the Nigeria Professional Football League played at the new Jos stadium on January 13, have been charged to court.

Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports that the two accused, who were alleged to have attacked the centre referee, Lawal Adamu alias Crazy and Auwalu Abdullahi alias Shedan were arraigned before the Upper Area Court 3, Kasuwan Nama in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Appearing before the judge, Muhammad Yahaya, the two suspects pleaded not guilty to the charges read before them.

This development prompted the prosecuting police officer, inspector Gokwat Ibrahim to apply for adjournment to enable him establish a case against the accused persons.

At this juncture, the accused persons asked for bail with a pledge to be in court whenever they are needed.

Ruling on the matter, the judge, Muhammed Yahaya granted their request for the bail at the sum of fifty thousand naira each or a surety in a like sum.

Yahaya said the two accused must signed and undertaking of good behavior while adhering to the bail conditions.

The judge then adjourned the matter to the 27th of February for continuation of the case. It will be recalled that irate fans attacked centre referee, Sam Agba after the Nigeria Professional Football League match day one between Plateau United and Ifeanyi Uba ended goaless on the 13th of January.


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