Police arraign woman for allegedly causing neighbour’s miscarriage

The Lagos State Police Command on Friday arraigned Olabisi Oyebolu, 34, who was alleged to have beaten up her neighbour and caused her to lose her pregnancy.

The defendant, a businesswoman, who is standing trial for conspiracy and assault, resides at 33 Oluyeye St., Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos State.

She, however, pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem, had earlier informed the court that the defendant committed the offences on July 26, 2023, at her residence.

The prosecutor said that a fight had ensued between the defendant and the complainant, Mrs Bunmi Olunlade, over the cleaning of their compound.

Akeem alleged that the defendant and her siblings, still at large, beat up the defendant, causing her to lose her pregnancy.

Akeem said that the offences contravened Sections 173 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Bola Osunsanmi, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum and then adjourned the case until February 22 for mention.