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LAGOS: MAN BEATS MOTHER-IN-LAW, INFLICTS INJURY ON HER FOR INTERFERING IN HIS FAMILY AFFAIRS

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LAGOS:

The police charged Okwuyigbo with assault.

The Prosecutor, Insp Lucky Ihiehie, told the court that the accused committed the offence at No. 7, Shifawu Street, Ikosi-Ketu, on December 14.

Ihiehie said the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 173 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that assault occasioning harm is punishable with three years imprisonment.

Magistrate E. Kubeinje admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Kubeinje ordered that the sureties must be gainfully employed and must provide evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

The magistrate adjourned the case until Feb. 11.

 

 

 

@ NAN

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