Crime
30-year-old woman arraigned over alleged assault, willful damage
30-year-old woman arraigned over alleged assault, willful damage
A 30-year-old woman, Gloria Olufisayo, on Friday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, over a case of alleged assault and willful damage.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Donjour Perezi told the court that Olufisayo beat up a female staff of the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASSA).
Perezi said the defendant committed the offence on May 26 at the premises of Fizak Fashion Centre, Ajiboye Street, Alapere, Lagos.
He said that Olufisayo slapped and assaulted Muibat Bankole, a staff of LASSA, who was performing her lawful duty.
The prosecutor said that the defendant willfully damaged Bankole’s medicated eye glass valued at N50,000.
He said the offences contravened Sections 174(c) and 350 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The law stipulates three years jail term for anyone found guilty of unlawfully assaulting or obstructing people from carrying out their lawful duties.
It also provides for a two-year jail term for wilful damaging of another person’s property.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Magistrate, Mrs O.A Daodu, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like sum who must be biologically related.
She adjourned the case until June 28 for mention.
Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits attacked Kwandawa village in Sokoto State in the early hours of November 26, kidnapping several residents, but most of the victims were rescued unharmed.
Zagazola report that the assailants, described as numerous and carrying sophisticated weapons, invaded the village around 2:30 a.m., firing sporadically and abducting an unspecified number of people.
A coordinated response engaged the attackers in a prolonged gun duel, forcing them to flee into nearby bushes with apparent gunshot injuries.
While the majority of the kidnapped villagers were rescued unhurt, two victims remain unaccounted for. No casualties were reported among the villagers or the responding security personnel.
Security forces are combing the surrounding area to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the bandits, with neighboring districts alerted to block potential escape routes.
Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued
Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected bandit attack was foiled by Nigerian troops in Gusau, Zamfara State, in the early hours of November 27, after gunmen stormed Bulunku Zamzam Hotel and areas behind NTA Samaru.
According to sources, the attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, engaged security operatives in a prolonged gun duel.
The confrontation forced the bandits to retreat, sustaining possible gunshot injuries. No abduction or casualties were recorded during the incident.
Patrols and monitoring remain active in the area to prevent further criminal activities and ensure public safety.
Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau
Clash between farmers and herders in Bauchi leaves one dead, six arrested
By: Zagazola Makama
A clash between farmers and herders in Bursali village, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, on November 26 resulted in the death of an unidentified herder and the arrest of six suspects.
Zagazola Makama learnt that at about 1100 hours, nomadic Fulani herders from Jigawa State allegedly trespassed into local farms, destroying crops and sparking an altercation with residents.
The confrontation escalated, leading to the death of a herder.
Police intervened to restore order and have arrested six individuals in connection with the incident.
Sources said that the area is currently under close monitoring as investigations continue.
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