Lawyer Slumps, Dies In Court
Tragedy struck yesterday at the premises of the Lagos State Magistrate’s Court in Igbosere as a lawyer, simply identify as Chidi, who was at the court complex to represent one of his clients, slumped and died during the proceedings.
The lawyer, who according to eyewitnesses, came to court late, was confirmed death at the Lagos Island General Hospital, where he was rushed to after the incident.
LEADERSHIP gathered that when Chidi got to the court with his client, his case had already been adjourned till April 14 by the court due to his lateness.
He was said to had apologised to the court for himself and on behalf of his client for coming late to court, stating that it was due to the heavy traffic on his way to court,
It was further gathered that it was while he was addressing the court that he started gasping for breath and coughing profusely.
He was said to have been rushed outside the courtroom to get fresh air, but when his condition failed to improved his tie was removed and he pleaded that sympathizers should help him get a cab to take him home.
While they were trying to get the cab, he couldn't move any longer so his client had to carry him on his back down stairs, immediately he got into the cab, he was said to have stopped breathing and the taxi driver, returned him to the court premises, saying he can not convey a death person to the hospital because police harassment.
The late lawyer was in court to appear in a matter involving two defendants Okedairo Okedeji 38, Akolade Agbola 28, who were alleged to have stolen meat and Snail worth N28,000, belonging to Southern Sun Hotel in Ikoyi Lagos.
The defendants who were arraigned on February 29, 2016, were alleged to have committed the said offences on November 11, 2016.
They pleaded not guilty to the charge.
After their arraignment Magistrate Mrs F. M Dalley granted them bail in the sum of N5,000, with one surety each in like sum and adjourned the matter to Tuesday for trial.
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