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Man, arraigned for allegedly assaulting man with razor blade over girlfriend

Oyebanji, whose address was not provided, pleaded not guilty to a two-count charge of assault and stealing brought against him.

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But the Prosecutor, Sgt. Christopher Okoliko said the accused committed the offences on May 28 at 10.00.a.m. on Sari-Iganmu Road in Orile, Lagos.

‎According to him, the accused assaulted a 23-year-old, Michael Opara, by cutting him with a razor blade on his chest and caused him bodily harm.

‎The accused, he alleged, also stole‎ Opara’s N24,500 and a Nokia phone valued at N2,500, all valued at N27,000.

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He told the court that the accused saw the complainant having a talk with his girlfriend and out of jealousy, he brought out the blade and cut him on the chest.

‎The offences contravened Sections 173 and 278 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 (Revised).

The accused, however, pleaded innocence of the offences.

‎The  Chief Magistrate,Mr. A.A. Paul, granted the accused bail in the sum of  N50,000 with one surety in like sum.‎He said the surety must be gainfully employed and should provide evidence of tax payment.

‎The court adjourned the case until June 27 for mention.

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