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A 40-year-old woman, Adeosun Adepeju, was on Tuesday arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly stabbing her colleague, Stella Mago, during an altercation.
The incident reportedly took place in the early hours of May 21 around the Ring Road area of the city. According to the police prosecutor, Cpl. Helen Ojo, an argument had broken out between the two women, both of whom are said to work in the same line of trade. In the heat of the moment, Adepeju allegedly attacked Stella with a pair of scissors, stabbing her in the stomach.
The court heard that the victim sustained injuries as a result of the attack and was rushed for medical attention. The charge brought against Adepeju falls under Section 335 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, 2000, which deals with assault causing bodily harm.
Standing before Magistrate M. M. Olagbenro, Adepeju pleaded not guilty. The magistrate granted her bail in the sum of ₦300,000 and requested two sureties in like sum.
The case has been adjourned to May 30 for further hearing.