Woman docked for stabbing neighbour who made jest of her broken marriage

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Woman docked for stabbing neighbour who made jest of her broken marriage

The Chief Magistrate, A.K Shonubi, at the Isolo Magistrate court in Lagos State on Monday remanded one Akarigbo Victoria in prison for allegedly stabbing her neighbor with a broken bottle.

Victoria, who was sent out of her matrimonial home by her husband, used a broken bottle to stab the victim – Mrs. Esther Favour for allegedly mocking her over her broken marriage.

Victoria was reportedly sent back to her parents after she had a heated argument with her husband.

According to P.M News, Favour made jest of her broken marriage, saying she wasn’t a responsible wife and that was why her marriage failed.

In response, Victoria was said to have stabbed her with a broken bottle at the back at their residence at 6, Musa close, Abue Odu, Idimu area of the state.

Esther sustained serious injury and had to be rushed to the hospital and the matter was subsequently reported to the Idimu police division.

Victoria was arrested and charged to court where she pleaded not guilty.

The Chief Magistrate granted her bail in sum of N50, 000 with one surety in like sum.

Shonubi adjourned the matter till 14 December, ordering that the accused be remanded in Kirikiri prison pending the perfection of her bail.