An Osogbo magistrates’ court, yesterday ordered that a 32-year-old man, Akinboye Adewole be remanded in prison custody for allegedly devouring a 9-year-old girl.
The accused allegedly committed the heinous act on October 14 at the Olorisaoko area of Ikire, Osun State, around 11.00a.m.
According to the charge sheet made available to newsmen, Adewole unlawfully had carnal knowledge of the girl, thereby committing an offence punishable under the laws of the state.
Police prosecutor, Mr Joshua Oladoye, said the offence was contrary to and punishable under Section 218 of the Criminal Code Cap 34, Vol 11, Laws of Osun State 2003 of Nigeria.
Adewole, however, pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of rape.
Counsel for the accused, Mr Abimbola Ige, urged the court to grant his client bail in the most liberal way, just as he promised the court that his client would not jump bail if granted.
The magistrate, Olusola Aluko, in his verdict, ordered the accused to be remanded in Ile-Ife prison custody, while the case was adjourned till November 28, 2012 for mention at Ikire magistrates’ court.
The magistrate, Olusola Aluko, in his verdict, ordered the accused to be remanded in Ile-Ife prison custody, while the case was adjourned till November 28, 2012 for mention at Ikire magistrates’ court.
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