By Ige Adekunle
Two men, Shele Taiwo, 38, and Adeola Odunayo, 37, on Monday, appeared before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, over alleged assault.
The defendants,whose addresses were not provided, were arraigned on two-counts of conspiracy and assault, but pleaded not guilty.
The Prosecutor, DSP E.O. Adaraloye, told the court that the defendants committed the offences at 5:20 p.m., at Honda Bus-Stop on Idiroko Road, Ota.
Adaraloye said that an altercation broke out between the defendants and one Friday Danland, the cause of which was unclear.
The prosecutor said that the altercation later degenerated and the defendants struck the complainant with blows using their fists and a wooden stick.
Adaraloye said that the offences contravened Sections 351 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun, 2006.
The Magistrate, Mrs O.O. Fadairo, granted each of defendants bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety each in like sum.
Fadairo directed that the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and be gainfully employed with evidence of tax payment to Ogun Government.
The case was adjourned until Sept. 8, for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)