A 31-year-old man named, Michael David, who allegedly stabbed his wife,
Onyinyechi Dennis, to death on Friday appeared before an Ebute Meta
Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. The accused, who resides in Ojoku
around Olodi-Apapa, is facing a charge of murder.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Emmanuel Ajayi, told the court that the offence
was committed on April 7, at No. 24, Ojoku St., Olodi Apapa in Lagos.
Ajayi alleged that the accused stabbed Dennis, his wife, to death with a
kitchen knife over allegations of infidelity.
“David confronted the deceased over allegations that she was cheating on
him, a fight ensued leading him to stab his wife to death,” he said.
Ajayi noted that the offence contravened Section 221 of the Criminal Law
of Lagos State, 2011.
The section prescribes a death sentence for offenders.
The plea of the accused was not taken by the court. The Chief
Magistrate, Mr O.O. Olatunji ordered that the accused be remanded at the
Ikoyi Prisons pending the receipt of legal advice from the Director of
Public Prosecutions (DPPs).
The case was adjourned till July 17.
Title : 31 year old man stabs wife to death in Lagos over infidelity
Description : A 31-year-old man named, Michael David, who allegedly stabbed his wife, Onyinyechi Dennis, to death on Friday appeared before an Ebute Me...
