Court remands man for allegedly defiling 14-year-old girl
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of one Sunday Okonkwo at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Tuesday for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl.
Police prosecutor, DSP Kehinde Ajayi, had told the court that Okonkwo allegedly committed the offence sometime in 2022 at Abaranje, Ikotun, Lagos.
He said Mr Okonkwo had carnal knowledge of the minor without her consent; an offence which he said contravened the Criminal Laws of Lagos State (2015).
Presiding Chief Magistrate Ejiro Kubeinje did not take Mr Okonkwo’s plea before ordering the case file be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for advice.
He adjourned the case until February 6.
The offence is punishable by life imprisonment according to Lagos State laws.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Police foil kidnap attempt in Kaduna, recover pistol
Mr Hassan said the fleeing suspects would be arrested.
![Oyo state logo [Credit; Facebook]](https://i1.wp.com/gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2023-07-22-at-17.30.12.jpg)
States
Oyo, UNICEF to end open defecation in more LGAs
Mrs Obayemi described as worrisome open defecation in the state.
States
Institute trains 400 Nasarawa youths in diverse skills
“Skill is the currency of the 21st century.’’
Lagos
Court remands man for allegedly defiling 14-year-old girl
Mr Kubeinje adjourned the case until February 6.
States
Two arraigned for allegedly stealing foodstuffs worth N215,000
“”The stolen items were also recovered from them.’’
States
Supreme Court reserves judgment on Plateau governorship poll
Mr Mutfwang had urged the apex court to nullify the judgment of the Court of Appeal.
