13th December, 2012
A 25-year old man, Chukwuma Iheme, was on Wednesday charged before an Ogudu magistrate’s court, Lagos, for allegedly attempting to rape a church member.
Iheme and his victim are choristers of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Goshen Parish, Ogudu, Lagos.
The suspect with no fixed address was arraigned on a three-count charge of assault, stealing and rape.
Prosecutor, Donjor Perizi told the court that Iheme had on 14 August visited Omimi Faith in her residence at No. 1, Samara Street, Elebiju, Ogudu, Lagos, and made sexual advances to her which were turned down by the complainant.
“After the refusal, Iheme suddenly jumped on Faith and stripped her naked.
“In the process, the accused beat the complainant and forcefully twisted her left hand which caused dislocation on her wrist,” Perezi said.
He said the accused also stole Nokia X3 phone valued N23,000 from the complainant, stressing that the accused was arrested following Faith’s complaint.
He said the offences contravene Sections 171, 285 and 260 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Magistrate B.F Williams granted him bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum.
The case was adourned to 14 January.