A father of four, Lukman Soladoye, has told the court that he beats his wife and kids when they err but loves them and only wants the best for them.
The man, who appeared before court on Tuesday in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, to answer charges of assault against his wife, Kemi Soladoye and their four children, said it was out of love.
Kemi had earlier approached the court to dissolve the marriage because of the constant abuse but she ultimately decided to work things out with her spouse.
She implored the judge to warn the accused to cease hurting her and their kids physically.
“If your wife does anything wrong to you, talk to her about it and show your displeasure; you are not supposed to beat your wife.
“As for your children, beating is not the only way to correct a child; always show love and affection to your children, pray for them, and advise them”, the judge advised.
The judge instructed the complainant to notify the court if the defendant assaults her once more and stated that the court would continue to keep an eye on the defendant’s behaviour.
Meanwhile, two men, Emmanuel Chukwuebuka, 23, and Olufemi Bayode, 28, were on Tuesday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing of a generator and building materials valued at N720,000.
The defendants, of unknown addresses, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.
The prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on Nov.12 at about 11:00 a.m. in Ado-Ekiti.
He said that the defendants stole white cement, 70kg of filler and a Tiger generator, all valued at N720,000, property of one Emmanuel Durojaiye.
Oriyomi further stated that the defendants conspired together to steal the items while working for Durojaiye at a site.
According to him, the offences contravene sections 302(1)(a) and 421 of the Criminal Laws of Ekiti State, 2021.
The prosecutor asked the court for adjournment to enable him to study the case file and present his witnesses.
The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them.
Counsel to the defendants, Mrs Adunni Olanipekun, urged the court to grant them bail, with a promise that they would be available to attend trial.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Bankole Oluwasanmi, granted bail to the defendants in the sum of N80,000 each, with one surety each in like sum.
He, thereafter, adjourned the case till Jan. 17, 2024 for hearing.