Man Who Battered His Girlfriend Remanded In Custody

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

Justice may have come the way of a model, who was brutally assaulted by her boyfriend following the intervention of the International Federation of Women Lawyer, FIDA, Lagos State Chapter.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the defendant, Sanni Goriola Wasiu a.k.a  LIL-FROSH, has been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court 1, Yaba, Lagos on a one-count charge of assault and remanded in custody.

The story of Wasiu of assaulting his girlfriend, a model, Miss Okeoghene Taiye Iyometerie, made rounds in the media sometime last year.

Hence, FIDA, Lagos State Chapter, waded into the matter in line with its core mandate of preservation, protection and promotion of the rights of women and children. 

The defendant was arrested, interrogated over the alleged offence and was found culpable by the Police before he was charged to Court.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault punishable under Section 173 of the Criminal Code Law of Lagos State 2015.

 The matter was adjourned to 9th March, 2021 for mention, while the Court ordered the remand of the defendant in Correctional Centre and advised the defendant to bring an application for bail. 

Barr. C.U. Nwodili (Mrs.) held watching brief on behalf of FIDA.

 In her remarks, the Vice Chairperson of FIDA Lagos, who also doubles as the Chairperson of Litigation/ADR Committee, Barrister (Mrs ) Chinwe Efobi stated:

 “This has further reinforced our belief that no one is above the law. FIDA will always see to it that justice is done at all times”

The defendant may spend some years in Correctional Centre if he is tried and found guilty before the Court for the alleged offence.