‘Woman attempts to set neighbour ablaze in Lagos’

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‘Woman attempts to set neighbour ablaze in Lagos’

A 27-year-old woman, Achonu Ugochi, was on Monday arraigned before a Surulere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly threatening to pour petrol on another woman and set her ablaze.

The woman, who lives in Orile-Iganmu, Lagos, is facing a four counts bordering on assault and threat to life.

The Prosecutor, Sgt. Christopher Okoliko, insisted that the accused committed the offences at about 4:30pm on August 19 at Orile-Iganmu, Lagos.

According to him, the accused and the complainant, Chinyere Okpalla, reside in the same compound.

Okoliko said, “There was a disagreement between them which led to exchange of blows.

“The accused flogged the complainant with a stick causing her serious injuries,” he said.

“The accused did not only flog her with the stick, but also threatened to pour petrol on her with the intent to set her ablaze.

“The accused also detained the complainant and her family in her house by locking the gate to their apartment with a padlock, thereby depriving them of their liberty.”

The offences contravened Section 56 (a), 170 and 270 of Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

Sections 56 (a) and 170 provide one year imprisonment, while Section prescribes two years for deprivation of liberty.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety.

The Magistrate, Mrs. M. Dan-Oni, fixed August 28 for mention.