Two neighbors docked for allegedly fighting in public

The police on Tuesday arraigned two neighbors, Mercy Amos and Godslove Samuel, in a Chief Magistrates’ Upper Court, New Karu, Nasarawa State, for allegedly fighting in public and calling themselves names.

The defendants, who are neighbors, are charged with inciting disorder and defamation of character.

They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Christian Michael, told the court that the women committed the offense on June 2.

According to him, the defendants are in the habit of quarreling in the compoundand exchanging unpleasant words.

The prosecutor said the offense contravened sections 114 and 392 of the Penal Code.

The judge, Malam Abdulsalam Abubakar, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N50,000 each with one surety in like sum.

He emphasised that the sureties must be residents within the jurisdiction of the court and adjourned the case until July 3 for hearing