A 29-year-old civil servant, Ejiga Jacob, was on
Wednesday arraigned at the Karu Upper Area
Court for allegedly stabbing his wife.
The police prosecutor, Corporal Israel Nando told
the court that on 2 May at about 1.30 a.m.,
Butius reported the matter at the Apo Police
Station.
Jacob, who resides at Kubwa village allegedly
stabbed his wife, Mrs. Butius Ejiga, 25, with a
knife in her left chest.
"During a little argument, Ejiga used a knife and
stabbed her on her left chest.
"She sustained a serious injury," Nando said.
Nando told the court that the offence
contravened Section 246 of the Penal Code.
Section 246 states that "whoever voluntarily
causes grievous hurt shall be punished with
imprisonment for a term which may extend to
one year."
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The presiding judge, Alhaji Umar Kagarko
granted bail to the accused in the sum of
N50,000 and a surety in like sum.
"The surety must be reasonable and with
reasonable means of livelihood.
"The surety must reside within the jurisdiction of
the court," the judge stated, while he ordered
that the accused should stay away from the
victim and ensure he pays for his wife's
treatment pending the determination of the
case.
He adjourned the case to 2 July for further
hearing.
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