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Driver stabbed passenger because of N100 fare
Silas Vincent, a 38-year-old driver, was charged in a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday for allegedly stabbing his passenger during a heated argument over transportation prices.
The police charged the defendant, who resides in Goni-Gora in Kaduna, with assault and causing grievous hurt.
According to the Prosecution Counsel, Chidi Leo, the defendant committed the offence at the Stadium Round About, Ahmadu Hello Way Kaduna on May 28.
Leo added that the complainant who sustained serious injuries was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N200, 000 with two sureties in like sum and the case was adjourned until June 28 for a hearing.