News
Court remands father for allegedly rping his daughter in Ekiti
An Ekiti State Magistrate Court, Ado Ekiti District has ordered the remand of a 42-year-old man, Christopher Israel, in the correctional centre in the state capital for allegedly raping his daughter.
The defendant was charged to court by the state police command on a two-count charge of rape and assault.
The police prosecutor, Inspector Olubu Apata, told the court on Wednesday that “the defendant committed the offence in Ado Ekiti on September 21”.
The prosecutor alleged that “the defendant, raped his 22-year-old daughter, who came to pay him a visit and inflicted injury on her while struggling with him
“The offence committed contravened Sections 265 and 256 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021.”
The prosecutor urged the court to remand the defendant to a correctional centre, pending legal advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecution.
The court, however, did not take the plea of the defendant.
The Magistrate, Mrs. Olubunmi Bamidele, ordered the remand of the defendant in the correctional centre, pending issuance of legal advice.
She adjourned the case till November 6 for mention.
- Top Stories20 hours ago
“Where can we apply for a refund?” – Nigerians react as Pastor Adeboye apologises over his comment on Tithing
- News20 hours ago
‘Wike Has Damagum Under Lock And Key’ – Rep Ugochinyere
- Top Stories23 hours ago
Lagos to ban single-use plastics, sachet water from January 2025
- Top Stories23 hours ago
Hadi Sirika’s trial: Perm Sec responsible for Procurement Compliance – EFCC witness
- News22 hours ago
CBN announces fresh FX code, demands compliance from banks, BDCs, others
- Top Stories23 hours ago
Lagos State Govt Suspends Food Discount Market Tagged ‘Ounje Eko’ Initiative
- News23 hours ago
We bought newborn baby for N2 million – Women confess in Delta
- Top Stories18 hours ago
Adam Touched His ‘Tithe’, Reason God Sent Him Out Of Garden Of Eden – Pastor Ibiyeomie