A man in Ogun has been arrested and charged after reports that he poured acid on his neighbour during an argument.
45-year-old Stephen Shodunke is said to have injured one Lateef Akinwunmi with the liquid leading to the loss of the latter’s right eye.
The suspect has been remanded in prison on the orders of a Magistrate Court sitting in Abeokuta, the state capital. His offence is said to attract a sentence of life imprisonment.
According to the prosecutor, ASP Banji Sangotokun, the offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 323 (7) of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, Nigeria 2006.
The investigating police officer of the case, Sergeant Monday Eboh, said the victim came back from work and he mistakenly hit the accused but the accused got infuriated and poured a liquid which was suspected to be acid on the victim.