NAN-H-22
Lawyer
By Sandra Umeh
Lagos, Oct. 5, 2016 (NAN) A 45-year-old man, Eloho Ekene, who allegedly assaulted a lawyer and destroyed his property worth N2.7 million, was on Wednesday, charged before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court sitting at Igbosere on the island.
The accused, who resides at 147A, Ogunlana Drive in Surulere area of Lagos, was docked before a Magistrate, Mrs Joy Ugbomoiko.
Ekene is standing trial on a two-count charge of assault and unlawful damage.
The prosecutor, ASP Eshiet Eshiet told the court that the accused committed the offences on July 27 at 1.00 p.m.
“The accused assaulted a lawyer, Mr Ben Ibeke, during a misunderstanding, and also beat him up.
“He damaged property of the lawyer, including chairs, tables, books and other equipment valued at N2.7 million.
The offences contravened the provisions of Sections 170 and 348 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
Earlier, when the charge was read to the accused, he pleaded not guilty.
The magistrate granted him bail on self-recognition after his lawyer informed the court that the accused resided at the venue of the incident.
The prosecutor, however, did not object to the bail application.
The case has been adjourned to Oct.17 for mention. (NAN)
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