Osun: Court Remands 2 Over Assault

0
74
COURT

Osun State Magistrate Court in Ile-Ife yesterday remanded two persons, Kabiru Bala, 23, and Nazipi Mohamadu, 20, over alleged assault.

The Prosecutor, Inspector Ona Glory told the court that the defendants had on December 13 around 3pm, at Olorunsogo Market area of Modakeke, conspired to commit assault.

Glory said the defendants assaulted Sanusi Abdullahi by harming him on his right hand.

He said the offences contravened Sections 355 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun, 2002.

The defendants, who were not legally represented, however, pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge of conspiracy and assault.

The magistrate, Abosede Sarumi, did not grant bail to the defendants, but ordered their remand in Ile-Ife Correctional Centre, pending the consideration of their bail.

Sarumi adjourned the case till December 18 for mention. (NAN)