arraigned, yesterday, before a Magistrate's court, sitting in
Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State for allegedly assaulting his
wife and father in-law.
The accused , who is facing a five-count charge, was said to
have flogged his wife and inflicted injuries on her.
According to the prosecutor, Inspector Augustin Ozimini, the
accused on December 10, 2013, at Isale Ijeun, Abeokuta,
assaulted his wife, Taofika Ogunmuyiwa, by whipping her
and inflicting injuries on her.
He said: "While trying to settle the misunderstanding between
the man and his wife, Saliu Ogunmuyiwa, who is Taofika's
father, was slapped by Olajide.
"The accused also resisted arrest by policemen until they
called for reinforcement.
"On his detention at Oke Itoku Police station, the accused
attempted to escape from the cell by breaking the ceiling.
"The offences are punishable under sections 355, 351, 197,
and 135 criminal code revised law of Ogun State."
In his ruling, Magistrate E. A. Adekunte granted the accused
bail in the sum of N50,000, with two sureties in like sum and
adjourned the case to January 20, 2014.
Via: Vanguard
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