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Motorist offers N500 bribe to FRSC marshal, gets convicted

October 30, 2015 1:18 PM

A motorist has been arrested and convicted for offering a bribe.

Mobile court

Two days ago, October 28th, a motorist, Ayo Okundaye, got arrested for attempting to bribe a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshal with N500.

He was taken to a mobile court presided over by Magistrate, Mr Friday Igbinosa, over a three-count charge.

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The charges were driving without a plate number, a forged driver’s licence and an attempt to bribe an FRSC official on duty.

Mr Okundaye pleaded guilty to all the charges, adding that the money was a gratification not a bribe.

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The magistrate, Mr Igbinosa, gave his verdict, which was a fine of N35,000 for the offences.

"I, however, commend you for admitting guilt, but I must warn you to desist from the act and ensure that you always go through appropriate quarters to acquire your vehicle particulars and driver’s licence in future.’’

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He also praised the marshal for refusing the bribe, whilst urging others to follow his lead.