Jealous Boyfriend Who Attacked a Man with Razor for Talking to His Lover Arraigned in Lagos

 

A 21-year-old, Ibrahim Oyebanji, who allegedly assaulted a man with a razor blade for talking with his girlfriend, was on Thursday, brought before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

 

Oyebanji, whose address was not provided, pleaded not guilty to a two-count of assault and stealing brought against him.

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But the Prosecutor, Sgt. Christopher Okoliko said the accused committed the offences on May 28 at 10.00.a.m. on Sari-Iganmu Road in Orile, Lagos.

 

‎According to him, the accused assaulted a 23-year-old, Michael Opara, by cutting him with a razor blade on his chest and caused him bodily harm.

 

‎The accused, he alleged, also stole‎ Opara’s N24,500 and a Nokia phone valued at N2,500, all valued at N27,000.

 

He told the court that the accused saw the complainant having a talk with his girlfriend and out of jealousy, he brought out the blade and cut him on the chest.

 

‎The offences contravened Sections 173 and 278 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 (Revised).

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The accused, however, pleaded innocence of the offences.

 

‎The Chief Magistrate,Mr. A.A. Paul, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.

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He said the surety must be gainfully employed and should provide evidence of tax payment.

 

‎The court adjourned the case until June 27 for mention.

 

-NAN