The Chief Magistrate’s Court II in Port Harcourt has remanded John Shadrack, 22, and William Isaiah, 33, to a Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting Mr. Felix Tuoyo, 70, amidst suspicions of a missing manhood. The suspects are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and assault.
According to the prosecuting officer, Insp. M. Ebirie, the incident took place on Oct. 24 at SPAR Shopping Mall in Port Harcourt, where the defendants reportedly assaulted Tuoyo and his wife, Susan, over their belief that the elderly man had stolen Shadrack’s manhood.
Ebirie highlighted that the defendants, along with others who are currently at large, conspired and committed a felony, an act punishable under section 516(A) of the Criminal Code, cap 37, Vol.ll, law of Rivers state of Nigeria.
Furthermore, the prosecutor stated that the defendants and others at large unlawfully assaulted the couple at the same location, causing bodily harm, including a fracture in the wife’s left leg, which constitutes an offence punishable under section 355 of the Criminal Code, laws of the Federation as applicable in Rivers State.
Following the prosecutor’s statement, the Chief Magistrate, R. N. Ibanibo, ordered the remand of the defendants in the correctional centre and adjourned the case until Nov. 27 for further hearing.
This unsettling incident underscores the need for peaceful dispute resolution and the consequences of taking the law into one’s own hands. It serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law and seeking redress through legal and appropriate channels.
The nature of the allegations and the far-reaching implications of the assault warrant a thorough and impartial investigation to ensure justice is served for the victims. The judiciary plays a pivotal role in upholding justice and the rule of law in society, and it is imperative that cases of this nature are adjudicated with fairness and integrity.
