THE Police on Monday arraigned a 27-year-old woman, Keziah Bature, in a Karu Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly pouring hot pepper water on her, neighbour, one Abigail Akos. “In the course of the confrontation, both the defendant and the complainant fought but were separated by other neighbours. “According to the complainant, surprisingly after few hours of the separation, the defendant came back to her apartment and poured her hot water mixed with pepper. “As a result of the hot pepper water which she poured all over her body, she was inflicted with serious injuries on her back, front and other sensitive parts of her body, and was rushed to Nigeria Customs Hospital. ALSO READ: Teenager docked for receiving stolen wines, pot of pepper soupAccording to the prosecutor, the offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 247 of the Penal Code.

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 07, 2018 14:18 UTC