A 34-year-old pregnant woman identified as Ikhuenbor Joy has been arraigned before an Egor Magistrate Court for beating another pregnant woman, Gift Nkechi, to coma.
The beating occurred at No 3 Ikhuenbor lane off Odion Street, Evbuotubu Quarters in Egor local government.
Joy, who is about eight-month pregnant, was accused of biting Nkechi and beating her with her fists.
It was gathered that a caesarian session was performed on Nkechi to remove her baby.
Joy was arraigned on two-count charge of assault and causing bodily harm.
She pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Presiding Magistrate, William Aziegbemhin, granted the accused bail in the sum of N50,000 and a surety who must be a house owner and live within the court jurisdiction.
The case was adjourned to September 29,
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