By Joy Kaka
Abuja – The Police on Friday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Theophilus Ornguga, in a Kubwa Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, over alleged assault.
The defendant was docked on charges bordering on criminal force and assault.
The prosecutor, John Okpa, told the court that one Faith Godwin reported the matter at the Kubwa Police Station on April 14.
He said while the complainant was on her way home on April 13, the defendant attacked her and inflicted injuries on her.
Okpa said that the complainant was taken to Kubwa General Hospital for treatment, adding that the offence contravened the provisions of Section 265 of the Penal Code.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The judge, Abdulwahab Mohammed, granted the defendant N300, 000 bail, with one surety in like sum.
He adjourned the matter until Sept. 17 for hearing.