Mrs. Gloria Okocha, 31, who was accused of killing Mrs Remi Nwokolo, has been granted bail by a Kano State Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Mrs Okocha was árraigned on a two-count charge of causing death by dangerous driving and driving without due care and attention.
According to the charge sheet, on July 22, about 1800hrs, Gloria Okocha, a resident of Painsau quarters, Kano, dangerously and carelessly drove a Toyota Matrix vehicle (RKD 823CP) on Nguru road, Sabon Gari, opposite Word of Faith Church.
The charge alleged that both women had separated after discussing when the accused hit Mrs. Nwokolo from the rear, leaving her with injuries.
“She was rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching hospital where she died during treatment. You are thereby charged for the above offence,” the charge said.
But the accused denied the allegations, and through her counsel, G.I. Makoli, applied for bail, a request which the court granted.
The Magistrate, Mukthari Dandago, ordered that the accused be released on bail on N50,000 with one surety in like sum.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Jacob Yaduma applied for the matter to be adjourned till another date for further mention, and it was adjourned till August 4.