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33-year-old lands in trouble after removing neighbour’s scrotum during heated fight in Lagos

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10 months ago

March 6, 2024

A 33-year-old man, Dominic Kenneth, has landed in trouble after allegedly removing his neighbour’s scrotum in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

The incident occurred on March 1, 2024, at about 12:20 p.m. at No 1, Abdul Rasaq Street, Balogun area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Kenneth appeared at the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Kenneth, whose address is not provided, is facing a count charge of causing grievous harm. The defendant however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.

The Prosecutor, ASP Christian Okonofua, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on March 1, at about 12:20pm at No 1, Abdul Rasaq Street, Balogun area of Ikorodu.

Okonofua said that Kenneth unlawfully caused grievous harm to his neighbour (co-shop owner in the market), Mr Pascal Uche, by allegedly removing one scrotum from his private part during a fracas.

According to the prosecutor, the offence contravened Section 245 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Recall that section 245 stipulates seven years in prison if the accused is found guilty.

The Magistrate, Mrs A.O. Onalaja, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N250, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

Onalaja adjourned the case until March 14, for mention.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army and Navy troops, on Tuesday, neutralised five armed men in a firefight at identified IPOB/ESN camps in Ejemekuru in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo.

This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in Abuja on Wednesday.

Nwachukwu said the troops overpowered the armed separatists’ resistance with overwhelming firepower, and recovered a significant cache of dangerous weapons.

According to him, weapons recovered included one AK-47 rifle, teo Pump-action Semi-automatic rifles, one locally fabricated gun, two magazines and three rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

He said the troops also recovered two motorcycles, two mobile handsets and a camouflage jungle hat.

Nwachukwu also said the troops deployed for counter-insurgency operations in the North West, successfully rescued 15 kidnap victims in Tsohuwar Tasha area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara.

He said the vigilant troops responded swiftly to a distress call, and immediately mobilised to the scene of the incident where they engaged the kidnappers in a shootout.

According to him, troops overpowered the terrorists, compelling them to abandon their victims and scampered into the forest.

”All abductees were rescued unharmed.

”The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its commitment to mitigating security challenges in troubled areas of the country.

”We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security agencies, as we continue in our efforts to ensure peace and security in the country,” he said.