by ‘Jola Sotubo

A woman in Lagos has lost 3 teeth after being involved in a domestic quarrel with a neighbour.

Omowunmi Akindero was hit on the mouth by one Itunu Makanjuola and she subsequently suffered a reduction in her dentition. Makanjuola, 35, has been arrested and charged for the crime which incident occurred at Ikotun in Lagos where both women are resident.

Mrs Makanjuola allegedly picked a stone and hit Akindero on her mouth while they were fighting at their residence  at 11, Temitope Street, off Governor’s Road, Ikotun, Lagos. As a result, three of  Akindero’s  teeth fell out.

According to reports, Mrs. Makanjuola has been charged before an  Ejigbo Magistrate court with assault and wounding. It was gathered that the fight was caused by a disagreement over the spreading of washed clothes on a hanger.

Mrs Makanjuola pleaded not guilty to the crime. The presiding Magistrate, Mr P. E. Nwaka granted her bail in the sum of N20,000 with two sureties in like sum. The matter was adjourned till 28 October.