Lagos Court Arraigns 16-Year-Old for Allegedly Threatening and Attacking Girl Accused of Snatching Her Boyfriend

A 16-year-old girl has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos State, over allegations that she threatened to kill a 15-year-old girl she accused of taking her boyfriend.

The defendant, whose identity was not disclosed because she is a minor, appeared in court on Monday, February 23, 2026. She is facing charges of threat to kill and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace. She pleaded not guilty.

Prosecutor Friday Mameh told the court that the incident occurred on February 20 at about 9 p.m. at Khalakuta Jegba Quarters in Badagry.

According to the prosecution, the defendant allegedly used a razor blade to cut the complainant’s face in an attempt to force her to end a relationship with her boyfriend. The prosecutor said the incident led to panic in the neighbourhood.

Mameh added that the complainant sustained injuries and that the defendant was later arrested and handed over to the police. He said the alleged offences contravene Sections 230 and 168 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

In his ruling, Chief Magistrate A. J. Aina granted the defendant bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties in like sum. One of the sureties must be a civil servant not below Grade Level 12.

The case was adjourned until March 30 for mention.