Woman attacks money lender with broken bottle

A 28-year-old woman, Orga Joy, who allegedly assaulted her lender-friend with a broken bottle over loan repayment, was on Thursday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

The accused, who lives at No. 13, Adepegba St., Alakuko on the outskirts of Lagos, is facing a two-count charge bordering on assault.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Egunjobi Yomi told the court that the accused committed the offences on Aug. 24 at her apartment.

Yomi alleged that the accused assaulted the complainant, Ayoola Adebola, by beating and stabbing her with a broken bottle on her left hand.

“The complainant said that the accused borrowed money from her and refused to pay back.

“When she confronted her, the accused pounced on her and assaulted her,” Yomi told the court.

The offences contravened Sections 166 and 171 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The accused denied the charge.

In her ruling, the Magistrate, Mrs M.O. Osinbajo granted the accused bail in the sum of N20,000 with two sureties in like sum.

The case has been adjourned to Sept. 19 for mention.