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A 41-year-old woman was arraigned in Ikeja Chief Magistrate court on Thursday for allegedly pouring hot water on her neighbour.
Funmilayo Salami, a teacher poured hot water on Maria Gilbert during an argument, the court heard.
It was reported that the defendant committed the offense on July 27 at 6, Jinudu Street, Agege, Lagos.
According to the prosecutor, Inspector Abiola Adewale, the accused and the complainant had a little misunderstanding, alleging that the defendant suddenly grabbed a kettle filled with hot water and poured it on the neighbour.
The complainant is still receiving treatment at a hospital,” the prosecutor said, explaining that the offence contravenes Section 173 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 (Revised) which stipulates a three- year jail term for offenders if convicted.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr W.A. Salami, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like sum.
Salami said the surety should be gainfully employed and must show evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government while the address should be verified.
The case was adjourned till August 24 for hearing.