Police arraign man for allegedly assaulting wife
The police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned a 43-year-old man, Sunday Omede, in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly beating his wife.
Omede, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of assault and unlawful abuse.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Prosecutor, Inspector Ayodele Adeosun, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on April 30, at 12.03.a.m. at No 1, Alhaji Bello St., Ajayi Kope, Badagry.
Mr Adeosun said that the defendant physically assaulted the complainant, Mrs Janet Omede and inflicted injuries on her body.
He said, “The defendant unlawfully and physically abused his wife and caused her grievous harm.’’
Mr Adeosun said that the offences contravened Sections 170 and 245 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.
The Chief Magistrate, Patrick Adekomaiya, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum.
Mr Adekomaiya said one of the sureties must be gainfully employed with evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government.
He adjourned the case until June 3, for mention.
(NAN)
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