Housewife, lover arraigned over adultery in Benue
The authority of the police in Benue, on Thursday has arraigned Terver Ukyagh, 35, and a housewife, Sewuese Peter, 35, before a Makurdi Upper Area Court over an allegation of criminal conspiracy, adultery, and intimidation.
The prosecutor Inspector Veronica Shaagee informed the court that one person bearing Peter Ako, behind Modern Market, Makurdi, narrated the case to the police, at ‘D’ Division Police Station, Ankpa ward, Makurdi, on April 17.
Shaagee said that the informant explained that on the same date, he noticed that Ukyagh, of same address, was sleeping with his wife, Sewuese.
“On April 17, I discovered that Terver Ukyagh was having carnal knowledge of my wife, Sewuese Peter, and he gave her some substance to put in my food, with the intent to kill me,” she quoted the complainant as saying.
The prosecutor said that the defendants were apprehended at a point of police investigation, with Sawuese admitting to the crime.
She said the offences are against Sections 97, 387, 389 of the Penal Code, Law of Benue State, 2004.
She explained that necessary investigation has been concluded and therefore requested for the date for hearing.
When the case first popped up for mention, Ukyagh denied in his involvement, while Sewuese pleaded guilty to the charges.
The Magistrate, Mrs Dooshima Ikpambese, however, granted Ukyagh and Sewuese bail in the sum of N100,000 and N50,000, respectively, with one surety each in like sum.
She said that the sureties must have permanent addresses around the jurisdiction of the court.
Ikpambese, thereafter, adjourned the case till May 25, for hearing.
Source: The Informant247 Naija News
