A 48-year-old man, Gabriel Adetoyosi on Friday,
appeared in an Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court, Ondo
State, for allegedly using a razor to cut his neighbour,
one Yinka Akinwale.
The accused of no fixed address and occupation is
standing trial on a two-count charge of unlawful assault
and malicious damage.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Zedekiah Orogbemi told the court
that the accused committed the offence on Nov. 1,
2016, about 11.00 a.m at No 6, Adetola Street,
Okitipupa.
He further that Adetoyosi used the razor to inflict
various degrees of injury on Akinwale over a mild
misunderstanding.
The prosecutor added that the accused also
maliciously damaged a wooden door, valued at N10,000
and window glasses, valued at N40,000 totalling
N50,000, properties of Akinwale.
Orogbemi said that the offences were contrary to
Sections 355 and 451, Criminal Code, Cap.37, Vol.1,
Laws of Ondo State 2006.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the
charges levelled against him.
The Magistrate, Mr Banji Ayeomoni, granted the
accused bail in the sum of N50,000 and a surety in like
sum, adding that the surety must present a year tax
clearance.
He adjourned the case till Jan. 30 for further hearing.
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