A 25-year-old man, Kingsley Orji of Aso Pada Mararaba in Nassarawa State, was on Tuesday arraigned before an Abuja Magistrate’s Court at Karu, charged with criminal assault and theft.
Police Prosecutor, Silas Nanpan told the court that one Ade Ario of Keffi, on April 20 reported that he was attacked by the accused, while discharging passengers at Nyanya Motor Park, Abuja
He said the accused inflicted injuries on the complainant and stole N25,000 from him.
Nanpan said the offences contravened Sections 265 and 287 of the Penal Code.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges, and Senior Magistrate Asmau Akanbi granted him bail in the sum of N50, 000 with one surety in like sum.
She adjourned the case to May 23, 2012 for hearing. (NAN)
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