Police arraign businesswoman for stoning neighbour
A 28-year-old businesswoman, Happiness Joshua, was docked Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for stoning her neighbour.
The prosecution counsel, Babajide Olanipekun, told the court that the complainant, Karie Emmanuel, reported the matter at the Zuba Police Station on Tuesday.
Mr Olanipekun alleged that the defendant engaged the complainant in an argument and hit her on her forehead with a stone on September 19.
The prosecution counsel said the complainant sustained an injury and was rushed to Diamond Crest Hospital for treatment; her hospital bill was N13,000.
He said the offence contravened section 248 of the Penal Code.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty.
The judge, Sulyman Ola, admitted the defendant to N100,000 bail, with one surety who must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
Mr Ola said the surety must provide means of identification. He adjourned the case until November 24 for a hearing.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Court frees man accused of theft after complainant’s case withdrawal
Mr Tellang said the complainant agreed to withdraw the case after the defendant paid part of the money involved.
States
Ogun men bag prison sentence for stealing generator
The Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court, Isabo Division, on Thursday, sentenced two men to a year’s imprisonment each for stealing a generator valued at N1.1 million.
Health
Kano cancer centre urges early detection of sarcoma
The CEO of Kano Cancer Treatment Centre, Nafisa Abdu, has urged Nigerians to seek prompt medical attention for suspicious lumps, unexplained swelling and prolonged bone pain.
Africa
Kidnap-for-ransom Togolese arrested in Kwara: Police
Police said the suspects threatened to kidnap the complainant and kill his younger brother, Musa Ismaila, if a N22 million ransom was not paid.
Rights
Police to conduct autopsy on woman who died in Umahi’s residence
The police command in Ebonyi has engaged the services of a pathologist to conduct a post-mortem examination on Mary Habila to determine the cause of her death.
States
Three Ekiti residents in court over alleged assault, breach of peace
Mr Oriyomi alleged that the defendants engaged in a fight in a public place.
