An Osogbo Magistrates' Court, Osun, on Friday remanded a 29-year-old
man, Akeem Ibrahim, in prison custody for allegedly raping a
two-year-old girl.
Magistrate Olusola Aluko, who gave the order, directed that the
accused be remanded in prison custody due to the magnitude of the
offence.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Fagboyinbo Abiodun, had told the court that the
accused committed the offence on Feb. 2, at about 1:00 p.m. along Fagi
Isale Afon, Ikirun Area of Osun.
Abiodun said the accused unlawfully had carnal knowledge of the girl.
He said the action of the accused, contravened section 218 and 222 of
the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Vol. 11, Laws of Osun, 2003 and 2007.
Abiodun said he would be charged with assault and r**e.
The counsel to the accused, Mr Ragenious Ugwu, urged the court to
grant his client bail in most liberal terms.
The magistrate however overruled the bail application and ordered that
the accused to be remanded in prison custody, pending formal
application for bail.
He adjourned the case to March 3 for mention. (NAN)
Title : Man Arrested For Raping A 2-Year-Old Girl
Description : An Osogbo Magistrates' Court, Osun, on Friday remanded a 29-year-old
man, Akeem Ibrahim, in prison custody for allegedly raping a
two-...