A 24-year-old man, Kunle Oyebanji has been charged before
Ejigbo Magistrates’ court in Lagos for allegedly stabbing a retailer, Umoru
Musa, over N10 cigarette.Oyebanji was charged with assault and refusing to pay
for a stick of cigarette to Musa who sells provisions at 1, Pipeline Street,
Idimu, Lagos.
Narrating what happened, Musa said Oyebanji usually buys
provisions from him on credit. But after some months, Musa said he stopped
selling to him when he refused to pay his debts and threatened him whenever he
asked for his money.
On the fateful day, Musa said the suspect came to his kiosk
and demanded for a stick cigarette but herefused to sell to him. But instead of
leaving, Musa alleged that Oyebanji forcefully picked the cigarette and smoked
at the kiosk.
Musa alleged that Oyebanji refused to pay for the cigarette
when he demanded for his money. Instead, Oyebanji became angry and questioned
Musa for asking him for the money.
In annoyance it was alleged that Oyebanji brought out a
knife from his pocket and stabbed Musa several times.
When Musa began to bleed and slump, Oyebani allegedly fled
from the scene of the incident. The matter was reported at Idimu Police
Division, while Musa was rushed to a nearby hospital in the area.
Oyebanji was later arrested and charged to court. When he
was arraigned in court, he pleaded not guilt
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