A 41 year old man Iyiola Sanusi Abass, on Monday appeared before an Ibadan Magistrate Court, Iwo Road for abusing his 16 year old son for being wayward.
The Suspect according to Police Prosecutor Mr. Sunday Ogunremi committed the offence on May 20, this year, at his residence, No 10. Sale Manager Street Iwo Road, Ibadan.
According to the Prosecutor, the suspect burnt the two legs of his son with lighted firewood and locked him inside the house for days without treatment until a neighbour noticed and informed the Police.
Mr Ogunremi while addressing the court on the two counts charge said the offence was capable causing breach of public peace.
The suspect, who was in the court with other two children told the court that the boy is used to running away from home after stealing.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Defense Council, Mrs Gbadeyanka, applied for bail, which was objected by the prosecutor.
Responding, the Magistrate, Mr Taiwo Oladiran who was furious at the action of the man granted him bail with the sum of fifty thousand Naira with two sureties whose address would be verified.
The Magistrate also warned the man against taken revenge on the boy for bringing him to court.
The case has been adjourned till 27th of next month.
Sunday Ogunyemi
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