Woman in court for slapping man in Ogun

A 32- year- old woman , Oluwakemi Saheed, was on Thursday brought before an Ota Magistrates ’ Court in Ogun State for allegedly slapping a man publicly .

Gift, who lives at No . 12 Tolani St. , Iyana- Iyesi near Ota , is facing a charge of assault .

According to Police Prosecutor Chudu Gbesi , the woman committed the offence on November 4 at 7am at Odan Otun, Itele, near Ota .

The accused assaulted the complainant, Mr Jinadu Kazeem , by slapping him in the public during an agreement , Gbesi told the court .

The offence contravened Section 351 of Criminal Code , Laws of Ogun, 2006.

The accused , however , pleaded not guilty to the charge.

While ruling on the bail application of the accused , the Senior Magistrate , Mr G. E . Akan, granted her bail in the sum of N 50, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

Akan said that the sureties must reside within the court ’ s jurisdiction and should be gainfully employed with an evidence of tax payment to Ogun State Government .

He adjourned the case until January 19 for further hearing.

(NAN )