Court remands 2 men accused of assaulting a recharge card seller

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A Jos High Court on Friday remanded two men – Ibrahim Simdi, 21, and Istifanus Stephen, 29, in Jos prison, for allegedly robbing and stabbing a GSM recharge card seller.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Simdi is facing a two-count charge of robbery and attempt to commit culpable homicide, while the second accused, Stephen is being charged with receiving stolen property.

Both men are residents of Sabon Gari, Tudun Wada, Jos.

The Judge, Justice D.D Longji, ordered the suspects to be remanded after the prosecutor, Mrs. Muleng Alex, prayed the court to remand them in prison till the next adjourned date.

Alex said that if bail was granted, the accused persons would jump bail or interfere with the police investigation.

The judge granted the prayer and adjourned the matter till May 12, for hearing while the accused persons would remain behind bars.

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