Two nurses on Wednesday appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly performing an illegal abortion on a 23-year-old woman.
The accused, Marian Adekunle (46) and Blessing Udoh (23) are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and performing abortion.
Prosecuting police officer, Eshiet Eshiet, told the court that the accused performed the illegal abortion on one Dorothy Effiong on December 23, 2011 at No 9, Ayinde St. Iju-Ishaga, Agege, residence of Udoh, resulting in complications.
He said that the offence committed was contrary to Section 409 and 145 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State 2011.
The nurses pleaded not guilty.
Chief Magistrate Oyindamola Ogala granted each of the accused N500,000 bail with two sureties each in like sum and adjourned the case till March 20. (NAN)
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2 nurses in court over abortion