Man Loses Sight After Being Attacked With Bottle

BY KUYINU FELIX

A  man identified as Emmanuel Odo has lost one of his eyes after he was attacked by his rival, Sulaimon Ogunsanya who used a broken bottle, stabbing and plucking out his left eye in Akesan Junction, Igando where the latter was reported to have successfully laid ambush on him.

According to reports, the scuffle between the duo arose after a disagreement over a woman. The suspect had disagreement with the victim allegedly over a woman.

The victim bled profusely and was rushed to a nearby hospital by pedestrians nearby where he was rejected, before he was taken to General Hospital Igando where the doctors battled to save his life.

Doctors succeeded in saving Odo’s life but he could not see again with the affected eye because it was badly damaged.

The matter was reported at the Igando Police Division and Ogunsanya was trailed, arrested and detained at the police station. It was gathered that the suspect admitted he committed the crime but said he did not know what came over him to attack the victim to that extent.

He was charged before the Magistrates court sitting in Ejigbo for the alleged offence where he pleaded guilty.

The presiding Magistrate, Mr Akeem Fashola granted him bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

He was remanded in prison custody pending when he will. perfect his bail condition. The matter was adjourned till 11 November, 2017.