Man docked for stabbing another in the eye

A 25-year-old man, Azeez Saka, who allegedly stabbed a man in his right eye with a knife, was yesterday docked at an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Saka is to face trial on a charge of assault, to which he pleaded not guilty. The police prosecutor, Insp. Mariam Dauda, told the court that […]

A 25-year-old man, Azeez Saka, who allegedly stabbed a man in his right eye with a knife, was yesterday docked at an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

Saka is to face trial on a charge of assault, to which he pleaded not guilty.

The police prosecutor, Insp. Mariam Dauda, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Sept. 10, at about 7.30p.m., at Conoil, Oyingbo bus stop.

He alleged that Saka used a knife to stab the complainant, Shafiu Musa, in the eye during a brawl.

Dauda said the alleged offence contravened Section 173 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, which stipulates a three-year jail term for convicted offenders.

The Magistrate, Mr A.B Ajiferuke, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N50, 000 with two sureties in like sum, before adjourning the case until Oct. 17, for mention. (NAN)