The policeman is facing a count charge for allegedly shooting and killing a nine-year-old boy while dispersing a mob at Mile 12, Ketu, Lagos, on June 13, 2013.
Inspector Richard Odigie, the Prosecutor, revealed that the mob attempted to stop the accused from seizing a commercial bus.
The Prosecutor said the accused and other members of his patrol team wanted to seize the bus from a driver who was obstructing traffic. However, the bus driver resisted.
The commotion drew the attention of a crowd that attacked the team with stones and broken bottles.
Alowonle shot a gun in an attempt to disperse the mob, and the bullet hit the boy.
“The victim’s parents and sister went to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, to pick up their eldest son, who arrived from Canada.
“The bullet went through the wind screen and hit the deceased, who was seated at the back seat, in his right eye.
“The deceased died on the spot but was rushed to a nearby hospital,” the Prosecutor revealed.
He said that Alowonle, who was arrested by his colleagues, had been in police custody for the past four months. The accused pleaded not guilty.
Mrs. A. A. Demi-Ajayi, the Chief Magistrate, granted the accused bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
The case has been adjourned to January 15, 2014, for mention.
Vanguard
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