Court in Benin remands 26-year-old man for alleged assault
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Remand
By Monday Ajogun
Benin, Nov. 9, 2016 (NAN) An Evbuoriaria Magistrates’ Court, Benin , on Wednesday remanded Aaron Ibhagbe, 26, for allegedly assaulting Boi Stanley with broken bottle.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Abu Al-Hassan, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Nov. 8, at 3rd Junction, Sakponba Road, Benin.
Al-Hassan said that the accused unlawfully used broken bottle to caused the victim grievous harm on his left ear.
He said the offence contravened Section 332 (1) of the Criminal Code.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge bordering on grievous harm.
The Magistrates’, Mr I. Ihenyen, remanded the accused in prison, and adjourned the case till Dec. 1, for hearing. (NAN)
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Edited by Felix Nwadioha