Family doctor docked over alleged adultery

A Jos-based family doctor, Michael Owoicho, has been docked at a Jos Upper Area Court 1 in Plateau State on allegations of adultery. Lawal Suleiman, Judge of the court sitting at Kasuwan Nama area of Jos on Monday, however, granted him bail in the sum of N100, 000. Owoicho had pleaded not guilty to the […]

A Jos-based family doctor, Michael Owoicho, has been docked at a Jos Upper Area Court 1 in Plateau State on allegations of adultery.

Lawal Suleiman, Judge of the court sitting at Kasuwan Nama area of Jos on Monday, however, granted him bail in the sum of N100, 000.

Owoicho had pleaded not guilty to the charge of adultery brought against him.

Part of the bail conditions was that he should produce a surety in like sum, who must be a lecturer with the University of Jos.

The surety was also requested to produce two passport photographs and an identity card of the institution.

The accused is a staff of the Jos University Teaching Hospital and Medical Director (MD) of Elroi Hospital.

The Prosecutor, M. M. Alex, told the court that one Maduabuchi Orji, the complainant in the matter, had reported the matter at the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Jos.

He said Maduabuchi reported that Owoicho, his family doctor, was having an affair with his wife Ifeoma Sharon Orji.

Alex said that the offence was contrary to and punishable under Sections 387 and 389 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria.

The accused’s counsel, Izang Aware, had pleaded for bail for the accused, which was granted, the case was, however, adjourned to Aug. 30, for further hearing. (NAN)