
<p class="has-drop-cap">Drama ensued inside an Osun State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Osogbo, Nigeria on Tuesday when an accused arraigned for assault suddenly coughed while his charge was being read amid <a href="https://occupygh.com/category/coronavirus">Coronavirus</a> pandemic.</p>



<p>The occurrence led to a little interruption in the proceedings, as three lawyers that sat in front of the accused hurriedly moved away from their chairs.</p>



<p>Despite the drama, Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara told the accused that his cough would not stop the session.</p>



<p>Ige was arraigned alongside Rasaq Sunday, Wasiu Adeyanju and Samson Ogunleye.</p>



<p class="has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color">They were said to have on April 6, 2020, on Olugun Street, Osogbo, conspired to commit assault occasioning harm – an offense contrary to and punishable under Section 516 of criminal code cap 34 Vol<a href="https://occupygh.com/lawyers-run-for-their-lives-as-accused-cough-in-court">.</a> Il, Laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2002.</p>



<p>The accused were said to have used broken bottles, scissors, and cutlass to inflict injury on the left hand of one Lateef Kareem.</p>



<p>Rasaq Olayiwola announced appearance for the prosecution.</p>



<p>The accused, who had no legal representation, pleaded not guilty to the two counts of assault pressed against them.</p>



<p>The magistrate, Ayilara, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N200, 000 with one surety each.</p>



<p>He then adjourned the matter till May 13 for mention.</p>




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Lawyers Run For Their Lives As Accused Cough In Court
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