25-year-old man in court for allegedly stabbing his neighbor

On Monday, a 25-year-old man, Ibrahim Yakubu, appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stabbing his neighbour on his mouth with a broken bottle.

The defendant, a graphics artist, appeared on a count charge of assault.

He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Oladele Adebayo, told the court that the defendant had committed the offence on Nov. 13, 2020, at 8.45. p.m., at 2a, Adekeye St., Sari Iganmu.

He alleged that the defendant had stabbed his neighbour, Mr Adetunji Ademuyi, on his mouth with a broken bottle after a disagreement on how the defendant always messed up the toilet they both shared.

The offence he noted contravened Section 173 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs F.M. Kayode granted the accused a N200, 000 bail with two sureties each in like sum.

She has adjourned the case until April 19 for mention.