A Makurdi Magistrate’s Court, on Friday, remanded one James Aondongu, for allegedly breaking into a house and stabbing the daughter of the occupant.

Aondongu, who resides at Apir village, Makurdi, is standing trial on a four-count charge of trespassing, house breaking, robbery and attempted homicide.

The prosecutor, Insp Ato Godwin, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on Aug. 5, at No. 26, Jerry Agber St., Ankpa Quarters, Makurdi.
According to the prosecutor, the defendant unlawfully broke into the house of his distant relative with an intent to steal.
He said that the daughter of the owner of the house, Ms Queen Aondona, saw the defendant when he broke into the house.
“Aondona, raised alarm, the defendant, therefore, broke a bottle on her head, also stabbed her with a knife.
“The complainant fell and was in the pool of her blood before she was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi for treatment,” the prosecutor said.

He said that the offences contravened Sections 230, 300, 350 and 351 of the Penal Code, Laws of Benue State, 2004.

The prosecutor asked the court for an adjournment to enable the police conclude investigation.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the plea of the defendant was not taken.

The Magistrate, Mr Kelvin Mbanongun, however, remanded the defendant to the correctional centre, after the charge was read.

He adjourned the case until Nov 5 for mention.

(NAN)