12th October, 2016
A 29-year-old printer, Luke Adeyemi who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s 12-year-old daughter, was on Wednesday brought before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
The accused, who lives in Ikosi-Ketu area of Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of defilement and attempted rape.
According to the prosecutor, Sgt. Lucky Ihiehie, the complainant, the father of the victim, came to Ketu Police Station in company of the little girl to report the incident.
He said the complainant reported that the accused,his neighbour, had defiled his daughter by having carnal knowledge of her.
Ihiehie said the complainant told the police that his daughter revealed to him that the accused had done it to her twice in his house.
“The first time was on Sept. 17 when she went to his house to borrow a phone charger and he dragged her into his room.
“The second time was about two weeks ago when she was sent on an errand by her mother to their landlord.”
The offences contravened Sections 137 and 260 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
Adeyemi, however, pleaded not guilty.
Council to the accused, Mr A.O. Olusegun, urged the court to grant him bail on liberal terms.
The Magistrate, Mrs O. Sule-Amzat, in her ruling, admitted the accused to a bail of N100, 000 with two sureties in like sum, one of who must be a blood relation of the accused.
She said they must provide evidence of tax payments and should also deposit N30, 000 each into the Chief Registrar’s account.
The case was adjourned to Nov. 16 for mention.