Trader docked for allegedly killing co-tenant

A trader, Ugochukwu Chukwuekezie, who allegedly killed his neighbour by hitting his head against the wall, was on Monday remanded in Ikoyi Prison on the orders of an Igbosere High Court on Lagos Island. Justice M. A. Okikiolu gave the order when the accused was re-arraigned. Chukwuekezie, whose residential address was not provided, is standing […]

A trader, Ugochukwu Chukwuekezie, who allegedly killed his neighbour by hitting his head against the wall, was on Monday remanded in Ikoyi Prison on the orders of an Igbosere High Court on Lagos Island.

Justice M. A. Okikiolu gave the order when the accused was re-arraigned.

Chukwuekezie, whose residential address was not provided, is standing trial on a charge of manslaughter.

The accused allegedly committed the offence at No. 10, Okoluwa St., Ebute Meta, Lagos Mainland, on Dec. 5, 2015, the Prosecutor, Ms. A. Oshinusi, the Deputy Director for Public Prosecutions (DDPP), told the court.

She said the accused killed his neighbour, Mr Comdavies Okeke, by hitting his head against the wall during a brawl.

The offence contravened Section 227 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The case was thereafter adjourned until March 19 for what the court called “proper directions.” (NAN)