18-year-old arraigned for attacking friend with a knife

An 18-year-old man, Kalifa Ibrahim has been dragged before a Grade 1 Area Court sitting in Abuja for attacking his friend, one Israel Ahmed with a knife.

Kalifa Ibrahim, a resident of Dutsen Alhaji was arraigned for charges of causing hurt and theft, offences which contravene sections 79, 243 and 286 of the Penal Code.
While testifying before the court, the police prosecutor, Igono Icholi, said the complainant on March 21, reported at the Kubwa Police Station that he was attacked by Kalifa while returning from school.He said Kalifa attcked him with six others who are currently at large.
The victim in his report said Kalifa and his gang disposed him of N500 and his T-shirt while leaving him wounded.
Judge Mohammed Marafa however granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 and a surety who must reside around the court jurisdiction.