Yobe court acquits man of assault charges
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Damaturu has acquitted Uche Friday Uche of assault allegations involving a minor. The case, brought by the Commissioner of Police, centered on accusations of using criminal force with intent to outrage the modesty of a girl. The court found that the prosecution failed to establish a sufficient case against the defendant. As a result, the charges were dismissed and Uche Friday Uche was discharged.
What we know
- Uche Friday Uche was accused of using criminal force with intent to outrage the modesty of a girl.
- The case was prosecuted by M.H. Muhammad and defended by S.S. Karasuwa.
- Chief Magistrate Mohammed Bilyaminu ruled that the prosecution did not establish a prima facie case.
- The court struck out the case and discharged the accused due to insufficient evidence.
- The allegations stemmed from an incident for which Uche Friday Uche was arrested in 2021.
