By UCHE BIBILARI

A woman, Chioma Nnabuike, on Friday, appeared before a Senior Magistrates? Court in Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital or Territory (FCT), for allegedly threatening to kill her lover.

The defendant, who resides in Old Kutunku, Gwagwalada, FCT, is facing alleged criminal intimidation, trespass and mischief.

The Prosecutor, Abudullahi Tanko told the court that the complainant, Mr. Nnaji Emmanuel of same address reported the matter at Gwagwalada Police Station on April 8.

Tanko alleged that on Feb. 18, the defendant called the Igbo chief and threatened to kill the complainant and face the consequences if she ever found a condom in his possession again.

He further stated that the defendant also threatened to cripple the complainant if he refused to marry her.

The prosecutor added that the defendant broke into the complainant?s room and took away his valuables without his consent.

Tanko said that during police investigation the properties were recovered from her.

The prosecutor said the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 396, 342 and 326 of the Penal Code.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The Senior Magistrate, Munir Sani admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N500,000 with one surety who must reside within the court?s jurisdiction.

Sani held that the surety must be a pastor residing within the jurisdiction of the court and must provide clear evidence confirming his status as a pastor.

He added that the surety must also present either a National Identity Card or a driver?s licence.

The magistrate adjourned the case until July 29 for hearing. (NAN, but headline rejigged)

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