A man was left with ‘life-changing injuries’ after he was nailed to a fence by his hands. He is now being treated in hospital for his wounds, as well as for injuries to his nose. The ‘sinister attack’ happened in…
Okada riders arraigned for assaulting cop, Hoodlums invade Lagos community and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. 5 Okada riders accused of beating policemen land in court (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command…
Woman arraigned for allegedly assaulting husband
A 34-year-old woman, Chioma Njoku, on Monday, appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly assaulting her husband with a broken plate. Njoku, who resides at No 16, Ayo-Elegbede St., Aguda Surulere, Lagos, pleaded not guilty to…
Man docked for allegedly beating his neighbour over loud music
A 35-year-old man, Caleb Simon, was arraigned on Thursday before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly beating up his neighbour for playing loud music. The police charged Simon with assault and causing grievous harm. The Prosecutor, Insp. Chidi Leo,…
Expressway crossing: LAGESC arrest woman for assaulting official over enforcement
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, has confirmed the arrest of a woman, who allegedly assaulted its official for arresting her while crossing the expressway. The Agency’s spokesperson, Mr Lukman Ajayi, confirmed the arrest to…
Police arraign man over alleged assault
The Police in Lagos on Tuesday, arraigned a 44-year-old man, Christopher Gbaka at a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged assault. The defendant, whose address is unknown, is standing trial on a count charge of assault.The defendant, however, pleaded not…
Times Square hate crime victim confronts attacker in court, says she’s ‘surprised’ he apologised
A 68-year-old anti-Asian hate crime victim described the moment she faced her attacker this week, three years after he brutally assaulted her in New York City’s Times Square. The victim, Vilma Kari, attended the sentencing of 41-year-old Brandon Elliot to…