A 23-year-old man, identified as Wisdom Honesty, was on Tuesday brought before a Magistrates’ Court in Ota, Ogun State, over an alleged assault.
The defendant, whose residential address was not disclosed, is facing a single count of assault.
According to the prosecution, led by ASP E.O. Adaraloye, the incident occurred on July 24 around 9:00 a.m. in the Ibrahim area of Ota.
Adaraloye informed the court that the defendant allegedly attacked the complainant, Akinwande Olwatosin, striking her during a physical altercation between them.
The prosecutor stated that the offence violates Section 356 of the Criminal Code of Ogun State, 2006.
Honesty pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Presiding over the matter, Magistrate O.O. Fadairo granted the defendant bail in the amount of ₦50,000, with one surety required in the same sum. The surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction, be employed, and provide proof of tax payment to the Ogun State Government.
The case was adjourned until August 25 for further proceedings.