A Lagos State High Court at the Tafawa Balewa Square has remanded a 37-year-old security guard, Michael Pius, who allegedly hit a man’s chest with a stone.

Arraigned on one count of murder, the defendant was dragged before Justice Yetunde Adesanya.

According to a PUNCH report, the defendant and the deceased, Paul Assigno, had a disagreement over an issue which resulted in a fight and Pius consequently hit the victim with a stone and he died.

When the case was called for arraignment, the Lagos State prosecutor, Olayemi Shofolu, announced his appearance, while Alexander Oshogba appeared for the defendant.

According to Shofolu, the incident happened on December 3, 2018, at No. 93, Falolu Street in the Surulere area of Lagos State.

He said Pius killed Assigno by hitting his chest with a stone.

According to the prosecutor, the offence is contrary to Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

However, the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Following his plea, Shofolu asked the court for a trial date.

The case was adjourned by the presding judge, Justice Adesanya till January 24 even as the suspect was remanded in prison custody.

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