Woman in court for allegedly possessing 36 berets with IPOB insignia

<p>The police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned a woman, Charity Iroakazi, 28, at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly having 36 berets with Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, insignia on them in her possession.</p>, <p>The defendant, an artisan who resides at 14 Nurudeen St., Ojo, Lagos, is being tried for conspiracy and unlawful possession of IPOB berets, NAN reports.</p>, <p>The prosecutor, Insp Samuel Mishozunnu, told the court that the offences were committed on June 16 at Mosalasi Bus Stop, Satellite Town, Lagos.</p>, <p>Mishozunnu said that the police on patrol intercepted a rider carrying a big black nylon in his motorcycle.</p>, <p>The defendant said the rider was carrying 36 pieces of black, green and red berets with IPOB insignia written on them.</p>, <p>The prosecutor said that the rider led the police to the sender’s address, leading to the defendant’s arrest.</p>, <p>According to the prosecutor, the offences contravened the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.</p>, <p>The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.</p>, <p>The Magistrate, Mrs Folasade Hughes, granted the defendant bail for N50,000 with one surety in like sum.</p>, <p>Hughes adjourned the case until Aug. 2 for mention.</p>