Sunday Dennis, a father of one was on Tuesday arraigned
before a Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stabbing his
wife, Blessing, with a screw driver. The accused who resides at No. 6, Aro St.,
Ajara area of Badagry, was arraigned on a two-count charge of assault and
threat to life.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Innocent Uko, told the court that the
accused committed the offences on July 25 around 8: 00 p.m at the mentioned
address. He said the incident occurred when the accused was arguing with his
wife over a certain amount of money.
“They were arguing because his wife borrowed him a certain
amount of money and he had yet to return it. “In the middle of the argument,
the accused threatened to kill her with a screw driver and stabbed her at the
back.
“She is presently at a hospital recovering from the injuries
she sustained from the assault,’’ he said. Uko said the offences contravened
Sections 56 and 171 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge. Counsel to the
accused, Mr Adeleke Ojo, pleaded with the court to admit his client to bail on
liberal terms.
The Magistrate, Mr Abioldun Etti, granted bail to the
accused in the sum of N200, 000 and two sureties in like sum, who must provide
evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government. The case was adjourned
till Sept. 6, for further hearing.
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