57-year-old woman beats to a pulp a 35-year-old woman who insulted her in Lagos

A 35-year-old woman was hospitalized after she was beaten up by a 57-year-old woman in Igando, Lagos.


Mrs Sherifat Jimoh, 57, and Mrs. Titilayo Akapo, 35, who are neighbours at Osunba in Igando, got into a fight which was reportedly started after the younger woman insulted the elderly woman. During the fight, Mrs Jimoh surprised everyone as she overpowered her younger adversary and beat her to a pulp.

Mrs Akapo was rushed to the hospital as she sustained serious injuries, while Mrs Jimoh was arrested by the police at Igando Division and charged before the Ejigbo Magistrates court.

Mrs Jimoh pleaded not guilty and the Presiding Magistrate, Mr. L.K.J. Layeni, granted her bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.

She was remanded in prison custody pending when she will perfect her bail condition.

The matter was adjourned till September 5, 2018.