By Uzair Adam
A 46-year-old man, identified as Olaniyi Fakeye, has been arraigned before a Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan over the alleged stabbing of his former wife.
Fakeye was brought before the court on Tuesday on a two-count charge bordering on assault and breach of peace. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
According to the prosecutor, Insp. Ayodele Ayeni, the incident occurred on March 25 at about 9:30 p.m. at the staff quarters of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
Ayeni told the court that the defendant allegedly attacked his ex-wife, Bosede, with a broken bottle, inflicting injuries on her shoulder.
The prosecutor added that the alleged offences contravene Sections 249 and 355 of the Criminal Code Cap. 38 Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
Presiding over the matter, Mrs. S. M. Akintayo granted the defendant bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like amount.
She further directed that the sureties must provide valid means of identification before the bail conditions can be fulfilled.
The case was adjourned until June 11 for hearing.
