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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