A 21-year-old, Ibrahim Oyebanji, who allegedly assaulted a man with a razor blade for talking with his girlfriend, was on Thursday brought before a Surulere Chief Magistrate’s’ Court in Lagos.
Oyebanji, whose address was not provided, pleaded not guilty to a two-count charge of assault and stealing brought against him.
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 Okpara, 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.
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…
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