Court remands Lagos BRT driver for murder, rape
The Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday, ordered that a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Omininikoron, be remanded for 30 days in Ikoyi Prisons for murder and rape of 22-year-old girl Oluwabamise Ayanwola.
The police confirmed the arrest Mr Omininikoron on Monday in connection with the death of 22-year-old Ayanwola.
According to the police, the accused was arrested by the SSS and handed over to the police.
(NAN)
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