The accused, who lives at No. 23, Omo Isreal St., Oke-Odo in Abule Egba, near Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and assault.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
But the Prosecutor, Insp. Racheal Williams, told the court that the offences were committed on June 2 at the residence of the accused.
Williams said that the accused and another person still at large beat up Ugbe’s lover, Blessing Michael.“The complainant met another lady in Fidelis-Ugbe’s compound and a fight ensued between the ladies.
“As the fight raged on, the accused took side and started beating Michael.
“And when Michael wanted to take some of the electronics she allegedly bought with her money, Fidelis-Ugbe and his accomplice beat the complainant,” she said.
The offences, according to the prosecutor, contravene Sections 171 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The Magistrate, Mrs Adenike Shonubi, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50, 000 with one surety in like sum.
She adjourned the case till July 22 for hearing. (NAN)
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