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Man, 48, in court over assault
A 48-year-old man, Ojo Samuel, was on Monday arraigned before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly assaulting a woman. Samuel, facing a two-count charge of conspiracy to wit felony and assault, however, pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Adegeshin Famuyiwa, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences on May 21 at Ikorodu area of Lagos.…
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Court remands man, 27, over alleged assault
An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Monday remanded a 27-year-old man, Raji Olawale, over alleged assault. The Prosecutor, ASP James Obaletan, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on July 17, at about 9 a.m. at Area 4 Village, via Garage Olode in Ifetedo, Ife South Local Government Area of Osun. Obaletan said that the defendant assaulted…
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Police arraign man, 49, over alleged assault on a man
The police on Friday arraigned Mr Sogo Adeyemo, 49, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly beating up a man. Adeyemo, whose address was not provided, was charged with assault, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Femi Omilana, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Wednesday, July 3, at about 12:45 p.m, at…
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Student jailed 21 years for attempting to assault a minor
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced a 32-year-old student, Essien Aniedi-Bassey to 21 years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl, (name withheld). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Abiola Soladoye sentenced Aniedi-Bassey to 21 years jail term after he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault by penetration and indecent…
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Commercial driver, owner docked over alleged assaulting Police officer
A truck owner, Samuel Kuzoru, 61 and his driver, Itoro Bassey, on Monday, appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, charged with assaulting a policeman on lawful duty. The defendants- Kuzoru and Bassey – whose residential addresses were not provided, are facing a three-count charge of assault, breach of peace and disobedience to traffic laws The defendants…
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Man allegedly assaults policemen during arrest for alleged theft
The police in Abuja on Friday arraigned one Godwin Jacob who allegedly stole a grinding machine engine coil and assaulted policemen during arrest. Jacob, 24, appeared before  a Zuba Chief Magistrates’ Court. The resident of Tungamaji Village, Abuja, however, pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Mr Chinedu Ogada, told the court that the complainant, Mr Mohammed Abdullahi of the same address, …
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Tenant docked for allegedly assaulting her landlord
A 65-year-old woman, Yetunde Olajuwon was on Tuesday arraigned in Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly assaulting her landlord. The defendant is charged with assault, malicious damage and threat to life. Olajuwon, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Insp Edet Ekpo, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on April 30, at about…
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Crime
Woman, children docked for alleged assault, battery
Abuja, Jan.22, 2024 (NAN) A woman, Rahmat Muhammed, her two daughters, Aisha and Amir, and her sister, Ummi, were arraigned on Monday before a Grade I Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, for alleged assault and battery. The complainant, Ummi Muhammed, instituted a direct criminal complaint against the defendants. She told the court that she and Rahmat live in the same…
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Crime
IGP Orders Thorough Investigation into Alleged Assault on NLC President
In a significant development today, the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, has intervened in the alleged assault case involving the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero. Prompted by the gravity of the incident, IGP Egbetokun has directed the Deputy Inspector General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) to spearhead…
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Crime
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Criticizes Police Conduct in Seun Kuti’s Case
Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, has criticized the conduct of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Lough in the ongoing case involving musician Seun Kuti. In an open letter addressed to Mr. Lough, Olumide-Fusika expressed concern over the officer’s public statement urging Kuti’s defense team to avoid engaging in a media trial and instead allow the judicial process…
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Senator Tinubu under fire for calling woman thug
The Senator representing Lagos Central, Oluremi Tinubu, has come under fire for reportedly calling a woman a thug during the public hearing of the constitutional review on Wednesday. According to The Cable, the lawmaker was involved in a shouting match with some Nigerians who attended the event at the Marriot Hotel in Lagos. Tinubu is leading the Senate Committee on…
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Crime
Court docks Wife over repeated physical assaults on husband
The Police on Friday arraigned a business woman, Mrs Chiamaka Adam, at a Life Camp Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly pocking her husband’s eyes over son’s welfare. Adam, 35, of Paradise Estate, Life Camp, Abuja, is standing trial on a one count charge of causing hurt. The Police Prosecutor, ASP Peter Ejike of FCT Command, told the court that one Mr…
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Court remands 56-year-old man for sexually assaulting minor
A Magistrates’ Court in Oredo, Benin on Friday ordered that a 56-year-old man, Yaro Garuba, in Oko Correctional Centre for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl Magistrate Victor Oyekpen, who did not take the plea of Garuba, ordered the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions to be reassigned to a family court. Oyekpen adjourned the case…
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Ebola: Woman assaults man with broken bottle over a hug
A woman who was afraid of contracting the deadly Ebola virus on Monday angrily smashed a beer bottle on a man’s head for hugging her at the Ajah area of Lagos State. The woman, identified simply as Bunmi, was said to have been angry when her friend, Ademola Ojikutu, who grabbed her from behind without her consent. Bunmi’s sister, Yemi, said…
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