Mercy Aigbe’s hubby Lanre Gentry sent to prison

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Mr Lanre  Gentry, the husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe  has been remanded in Ikoyi Prison  for alleged wife battering, in the latest twist of the domestic violence drama.

Mrs Yewande Aje-Afunwa, presiding Tuesday at Ogba  Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos,  ordered Gentry to remain in prison custody until his bail is perfected.

Gentry 52, was granted  bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in the like sum. The  sureties must show proof of tax payment and own houses in Lagos with title documents.

The police charged Gentry with three counts  of  breach of public peace, assault and causing grievous bodily harm on his wife.  He pleaded not guilty.

Police prosecutor, Inspector N. Peter told the court that Gentry on April 17, conducted   himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by constituting nuisance and behaving in a disorderly manner in a public place.

Peter further said Gentry unlawfully assaulted his wife by beating her with physical  blows all over her body.

Gentry was further alleged to have caused Mercy Aigbe grievous bodily harm after giving her a blow on the nose,  with blood gushing out.

Peter said the offence committed by Gentry was contrary to and punishable under sections  157 (f), 168 (a) and 171 of the Criminal Law No II, Vol. 44 Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria 2011.

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The case has  been adjourned  till 12 May for trial.

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