James Anuseem of Bannex Plaza, Wuse II, Abuja, was alleged to have conspired with one Ugochukwu Anuseem to commit criminal force and assault.
He was also charged with causing hurt and mischief, offences contrary to Sections 265, 246 and 327 of the Penal Code.
The police prosecutor, Emmanuel Adikwu, told the court that on March 8, the complainant reported at Maitama Police Station that while he was eating at a restaurant at Wuse II, the accused and his accomplice attacked and beat him.
He said the accused inflicted serious injuries on the complainant’s forehead and the left side of his stomach, adding that the accused also attempted to stab the complainant with a knife before he was rescued and rushed to Maitama General Hospital for treatment.
When the charge was read to the accused, he pleaded not guilty and sought for bail, while the prosecutor asked for a hearing date.
Magistrate Hauwa Aliyu granted the accused bail in the sum of N200,000 with a surety in like sum, who must be a civil servant of not below grade level 06 and reside within the court’s jurisdiction.
The case was adjourned to May 18 for hearing.
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