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  • Updated: January 19, 2023

Man Remanded For Raping Friend's Teenage Daughter In Ondo

Man Remanded For Raping Friend's Teenage Daughter In Ondo

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An Akure magistrate court has remanded a 60-year-old man identified as Samuel Gbadamosi for allegedly raping a 16-year-old daughter of his friend.

The suspect was alleged to have committed the crime at Obasekola Street, Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Osun State.

Police prosecutor, Augustine Omhenemhen, explained to the court that the defendant unlawfully had carnal knowledge of one Miss Jimisola Adenegan, aged 16.

He said the defendant forcefully had sexual intercourse with the victim when she came to collect a textbook from his (defendant’s) daughter, who is her friend.

According to him, the offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 357 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Volume 1, Laws of Ondo State Nigeria, 2006.

The defendant however pleaded not guilty, claiming he did not force himself on the victim.

He also said the victim agreed to have intercourse with him of her own volition.

“I did not force the girl, both of us agreed to have sex,” he said.

The prosecutor urged the court to remand the defendant at the correctional centre pending the issuance of advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The counsel to the defendant, P.A Amuluru, prayed the court to temper justice with mercy, promising to provide concrete evidence and reliable sureties.

In her ruling, Magistrate O.R Yakubu ordered the remand of the defendant at Olokuta correctional centre, pending advice from the DPP.

She adjourned the case till April 27, 2023.

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