A 27-year-old man, Abdullahi Salisu, who allegedly assaulted a 100-year-old woman, yesterday appeared in an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, Osun State. Prosecution Counsel, Inspector Sunday Osanyintuyi, said the defendant committed the offence on August 16, at about 3:45p.m. The police officer said the offences contravened the provisions of sections 355 and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun, 2020. Meanwhile, the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Lagos has called for implementation of legislations and policies that would curb the rising effects of domestic violence on the economy. Speaking at the 56th Annual General Meeting themed: “Domestic Violence: Causes and Impact on Societal Development,” the Vice Chairman, YMCA, Lagos, Adedolapo Ayoola, said the effect of domestic violence has eaten deep into the nation’s economy, thereby hindering development in the society.

Source: The Guardian August 19, 2020 03:22 UTC