From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
The police, yesterday, arraigned a 35-year-old woman, Jennifer Monday, before a Magistrate Court in Kaduna, over alleged assault on her sister, Ruth, with a wooden log.
The defendant, a resident of Maraba Rido, is charged with two counts charge of assault and causing grievous harm.
She pleaded not guilty.
Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel granted her bail in the sum of N200,000, with one surety in the sum.
The charges violate Sections 58 and 284 of the Kaduna State Penal Code of 2017, Section 58 carries a potential one-year prison sentence upon conviction, while Section 284 imposes a minimum of five years.
The Prosecutor, Inspector Chidi Leo, informed the court that the alleged incident occurred on June 6, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the defendant’s residence.
He explained that the complainant visited the defendant to discuss their ailing mother.
During the conversation, a disagreement arose, and the defendant struck her sister on the head with a log of wood.
Following the incident, Ruth was taken to the hospital, where she reported the matter to the police, leading to Jennifer’s arrest.
