Woman, 41, docked over alleged assault

 

Woman, 41, docked over alleged assault

Assault

By Adepote Arowojobe

Ikorodu (Lagos State), June 25, 2024 (NAN) A 41-year-old woman, Saidat Bankole was on Tuesday arraigned in an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, for allegedly assaulting her neighbour.

Bankole is charged with felony to wit assault to which she pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Christian Okonofua, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 19, at No 8, Lamikan street, Anibaba area of Ikorodu.

Okonofua said that the defendant unlawfully assaulted Mrs Taiwo Sodiq by inflicting injury on her mouth with gust blow.

The prosecutor said that the offence contravened the provisions of sections 411 and 173 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Magistrate O.A. Onalaja admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

Onalaja adjourned the case until July 11, for mention. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

ADEX/JPE

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Edited by Joseph Edeh

 

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