Drama as Nigerian Undergraduate Student is Caught With a Pistol and Eight Live Cartridges

 

A 26-year-old student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) was on Thursday charged with unlawful possession of a gun and eight rounds of ammunition at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

 

The accused, Bishung Ogogo, resident of Ibeju-Lekki, Ajah, Lagos, is standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms and fake documents.

 

He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

 

But the Prosecutor, Sgt. Donjor Perezi told the court that the accused committed the offences on April 3 at about 2.30.p.m. at Addo Junction in Ajah area of Lagos.

 

Perezi said the accused was caught with a pistol and eight live cartridges by an anti-crime patrol team.

 

Also found in his possession are some fake documents, ATM cards belonging to some people, an international passport and a driver’s licence.

 

The offences contravened Sections 320, 326 and 329 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

 

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs O.A. Layinka, granted the accused bail in the sum of N300, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

 

Layinka said the sureties must be gainfully employed and should also provide evidence of two years’ tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

 

The case was adjourned until May 23 for mention.