Court Remands 49-Year Old Man Who Defiles 11-Year Old Girl

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An Osogbo Magistrate Court on Monday remanded a 49-year-old man, Adedoja Lateef, in prison custody for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl.

Prosecutor Wilson Mereti told the court that the accused committed the offense on Feb. 21, at Ologini village, Ifetedo.

Mereti said the accused, who lives in the same neighborhood with the victim, lured her to his room on the pretext of sending her for an errand.

He said after getting her into his room, he forcefully had carnal knowledge of her without her consent.

The prosecutor said problems began after the girl had reported the incident to her mother.

He said the offence contravened Section 31(1)(2) of the Child’s Right Law of Osun, 2007.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Chief Magistrate, Mr Adebayo Lasisi, ordered the accused to be remanded in prison custody and directed his counsel, Mrs Bose Dada, to file a formal bail application.

Lasisi adjourned the case to April 2, for mention.