Couple docked for allegedly beating up woman over N35,000 debt
The prosecutor said the accused also threatened to attack Olalere with cutlass over N35,000 she owed Serah.
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Fafoluyi, 32 and Serah, 27, who live at No.16, Iwasimi St., Okitipupa, are standing trial on a two-count charge of assault and felony.
Insp. Zedekiah Orogbemi, prosecuting, told the court that the accused had on September 22 conspired and beat up a woman, Rashidat Olalere, in her house. at No.32, Iwasanmi St., Okitipupa at 6.30 p.m.
The offences contravened Sections 355 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ondo State 2006.
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The couple pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Magistrate Banji Ayeomoni granted them bail in the sum of N30, 000 each with a surety in like sum.
He said the sureties must present a year tax clearance and adjourned the case until October 13 for further hearing.
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