A Magistrate court in Oshodi, Lagos State, has sentenced six men to six years Imprisonment over physical conflict with officers of Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI).
KAI officials had gone to Alakija area of state to carry out operation when they confronted officials.
Six defendants, identified as Ghadafi Ismail, Balarabe Mustapha, Usman Danladi, Abdullahi Bello, Kamala Garuba and Musa Idris, were arrested and arraigned before court.
Defendants pleaded guilty to charges brought against them and were subsequently convicted and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment by court.
Reacting to judgment, state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said judgment underscores importance of respecting law enforcement officers in lawful discharge of their duties and serves as reminder that acts of violence against public officials will be addressed in accordance with law.
