BY ROMINAH FAKA
A case of two women accused of unlawful wounding has been adjourned for October 14.
Anna Vathagi and Lisa Kope are expected to take their plea then.
The matter was heard in court on Monday and court imposed strict bail conditions on Vathagi and Kope because they lived in the same community as the complainant.
Prosecution informed court that full disclosures were served to the Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) on September 23.
Court also heard the women were without legal representation.
After imposing the bail conditions court directed for the PSO to allocate a lawyer for the two accused during the course of adjournment.
Vagathi and Kope are sisters in law.
It was alleged on July 2, 2024 the complainant was busy preparing chemical for spray at GPPOL 2 Tetere Estate Office chemical shed.
The two accused approached her and assaulted her – Kope gripping the complainant’s arms while Vagathi hit her head with a rock.
Allegations said prior to the attack the complainant and Vagathi were not in good terms because the complainant had arranged a girl for Vagathi’s husband to have a sexual affair with.
A cultural reconciliation was held between Vagathi, her husband and the girl.
Following this reconciliation, Vagathi and Kope went and attacked the complainant.
The matter was reported at the Tetere police station and the two accused were apprehended.
Martha Mutukera appears for the crown and Delilah Kukura appears for defence.
