Lagos – The conductor of a Mass Transit Bus, Musibau Lawal, who allegedly took over driving from his boss, Philip Umoh, and allegedly caused the death of a pedestrian, has been docked.

Lawal, 32, was arraigned at the Surulere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday alongside Umoh, 27, for the alleged offence.

The duo faces a four-count charge of dangerous driving, causing death and driving without licence.

Lawal resides at No. 3, Omojuwa St., Ojo while Umoh is No. 7 Adeleye St., off Ajangbadi, Lagos.

The prosecutor, Insp. Gabriel Ekundayo, said Lawal, being  the conductor of the bus with registration no. XA 586 NDN, drove it on the highway in a dangerous manner.

He told the court that his action caused the death of one Adijatu Usman, a 40-year-old female, who resided at No. 40 Mosalashi St., Sari-Iganmu.

Ekundayo explained  that the conductor took over the steering when the driver stepped down from the bus to ease himself in a traffic jam.

The prosecutor said that the conductor, on moving the bus, hit the pedestrian as she was crossing the highway.

He said that the duo also drove without driver’s licence and that the driver allowed an unlicensed person to drive the bus.

He said that the offence took place on March 30 along Sari-Iganmu road, Orile, Lagos.

The prosecutor said the offence contravened Sections 7(1), 27, 28 and 68(9) of the Road Traffic Act of Lagos State.

The duo pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Magistrate M.K.O. Fadeyi ordered the defendants remanded in prison custody pending the advice from the Directorate of Public Persecutions.

He adjourned the case till May 11. (NAN)