A 27-year-old woman, Omowunmi Olamilekan, was on Monday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly threatening her employer’s life.
Olamilekan, who works with Daily Needs Micro Loan company, Ibadan, is charged with conspiracy, conduct likely to cause the breach of peace and threat to life.
She however pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Samuel Owolabi, said the defendant committed the offence on Aug.17, at about 5.30 p.m, at Bodija market, Ibadan.
Owolabi alleged that the defendant and others at large, threatened to break into the house of her employer, Mrs Adenike Popoola and injure her.
He alleged that the defendant also sent Whatsapp messages to some customers of the loan company, urging them not to patronise the company again.
He alleged that the intent was to expose Popoola to hatred, contempt and ridicule.
He said the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 516, 249(d) and 86(1) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
The Magistrate, Mrs Gladys Olanrewaju, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
She adjourned the case until Nov.24, for hearing.
