Woman docked for allegedly assaulting lawyer

Woman docked for allegedly assaulting lawyer
NAN-H-62
Assault
By Chinyere Omeire
Lagos, Oct. 18, 2016 (NAN) A 59-year-old trader, Mariam Abu, who allegedly tore the shirt of a lawyer was on Tuesday in Lagos granted N20, 000 bail.
An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court gave the ruling while trying the accused who resides at No. 6, Durosimi St., Somolu, Lagos.
The accused is standing trial on a count charge bordering on assault.
The Prosecutor, Sgt. Cyriacus Osuji, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Oct. 17 at about 8: 20 pm at Central Police Station, Adeniji Adele, Lagos.
He said that Abu unlawfully assaulted one Barrister Charles Ola-Oni by tearing his shirt.
“The accused contacted the complainant for help to secure the bail of her brother who was repatriated from Brazil over drug related issues at the National Drug Law Enforcement ‎Agency (NDLEA) office.
“The lawyer, however, collected N30,000 from the accused, but failed to secure the bail and could not refund the money.
“While they were at the police station to report the case, the accused held the complainant’s shirt and tore it,” Osuji said.
According to the prosecutor, the offence committed is punishable under Section 170 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Magistrate Mrs A. T. Omoyele granted her bail with one surety in like sum.
She said the surety should be gainfully employed with evidence of tax payment to Lagos State Government and their address verified.
The case was adjourned till Nov. 11 for mention. (NAN)
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Edited by Edwin Nwachukwu/Tajudeen Atitebi