The police in Lagos has arraigned a housewife for allegedly pouring hot water on her sister-in-law, following a dispute.
The accused, Wosilat Oke is standing trial before a Surulere Magistrate’s Court in Lagos on the charge of causing grievous bodily harm to Taiwo Oke.
The prosecutor,Sergent Idowu Onime said the offence was committed on May 5, at No 1871 Akerele Extension, Surulere, Lagos.
Onime told the court that the assault resulted in burns on Taiwo’s left side, including the left arm, the stomach and hip.
The prosecutor submitted that the offence contravened Section 335 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State, 2003.
When the charge was read to her, the accused, however, pleaded not guilty.
Magistrate,A. Tobi, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000, with one surety in like sum.
The magistrate fixed further hearing of the case for August 2.
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