Two women were charged by the police on Friday at a zonal Chief Magistrates’ Court in New Karu, Nasarawa State.
They were accused of fighting on February 14 and causing harm to each other.
The defendants, Alice Odey, 27, and Blessing Onagbulum, 39, who reside in New Nyanya, Karu, Nasarawa State, are facing charges of defamation of character, disturbance of public peace, and causing injury.
Both women pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecution, Inspector Shehu Ndam, informed the court that on February 14, the defendants engaged in a physical altercation that resulted in injuries to both parties. They were subsequently arrested and taken to the New Nyanya Police Station.
Ndam told the court that “Onagbulum accused Odey of snatching her former husband, while Odey accused Onagbulum of using ‘juju’ to shrink his private parts. A fight broke out between the two defendants, and Odey used a broken bottle to stab Onagbulum in the head, jaw, and neck.
“Upon seeing Onagbulum on the ground, Onagbulum’s 16-year-old daughter picked up a stone and hit Odey in the eye.”
During the trial, the prosecution mentioned that the offense violated sections 113, 139, and 245 of the Penal Code.
Judge Godiya Bawa granted bail of N100,000 to each of the accused, along with one surety who must also provide the same amount. The case was adjourned until March 15th for further review.
