On Thursday, the police brought charges against Blessing Aganmuyi, a 27-year-old artisan, at an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for alleged assault and the theft of N20,000.
The accused, whose address was not disclosed, is confronted with a two-count charge related to assault and theft.
According to the Police Prosecutor, ASP Zedekiah Orogbemi, the defendant committed the offenses on October 27, 2023, around 12:30 pm, along Okitipupa-Irele road in Okitipupa magisterial district.
Aganmuyi pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.
Orogbemi explained to the court that due to a minor argument, the defendant assaulted Bamidele Temisan by delivering a fist blow to his face, causing severe injuries. Additionally, the defendant was accused of stealing N20,000 belonging to Temisan.
The prosecutor noted that the offenses are punishable under Sections 355 and 390 (9) of the Criminal Code, Cap.37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State, 2006.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr. Cletus Ojuola, granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N80,000, with one surety required to provide an equivalent amount. The surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and present evidence of two years of tax payment to the Ondo State Government. The case was adjourned until January 18 for further hearing.
