Two days ago, October 28th, a motorist, Ayo Okundaye, got arrested for attempting to bribe a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshal with N500.
Motorist offers N500 bribe to FRSC marshal, gets convicted
A motorist has been arrested and convicted for offering a bribe.
Mobile court
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He was taken to a mobile court presided over by Magistrate, Mr Friday Igbinosa, over a three-count charge.
The charges were driving without a plate number, a forged driver’s licence and an attempt to bribe an FRSC official on duty.
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Mr Okundaye pleaded guilty to all the charges, adding that the money was a gratification not a bribe.
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.
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