Omepa Dickson, A 34-year-old police officer who bit off his
neighbour’s finger was yesterday, arraigned before a Mararaba Grade 1
Area Court sitting in Nasarawa State.
Dickson, who resides at Kabayi, Mararaba was arraigned on a one count
charge of causing grievous hurt. While testifying in court, the
prosecutor, Cpl Friday Adaji said one Adejo Simon of the same address
with
the accused, reported the case at the ‘A’ Division Police Station.
The prosecutor said the accused on June 29, at about 8 a.m. while
siting in front of his room mocked the complainant who was going to the
bathroom to take his bath.
Adaji said, “The accused sat in front of his room mocking the complainant and calling him a fake police officer,
“When the complainant confronted him, it led to a fight and in the
process the accused caused bodily injury to Simon by biting off his
finger.”
Adaji further told the court that the complainant was in the hospital receiving medical treatment.
According to the prosecutor, the offence contravened Section 241 of
the Penal Code. When the charge was read, Dickson however pleaded not
guilty.
The presiding Judge, Albert Maga consequently granted the accused bail in the sum of N100, 000 with one surety in like sum.
Maga however adjourned the case till July 7 for further hearing.
Title : Police Officer Bites Off Neighbour’s Finger In Nasarawa (Photo)
Description : Omepa Dickson, A 34-year-old police officer who bit off his neighbour’s finger was yesterday, arraigned before a Mararaba Grade 1 Area Co...
