Court remands 2 over alleged defilement of minors in Ondo

A Magistrate Court sitting in Oke Eda, Akure, Ondo State, has remanded two suspects over alleged defilement of minors. The suspects, Emeka Chidi Innocent, 22, and Ayodele John, 38, were arraigned on April 21, 2026, following the conclusion of preliminary investigations by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The NSCDC spokesperson in the […]

A Magistrate Court sitting in Oke Eda, Akure, Ondo State, has remanded two suspects over alleged defilement of minors.

The suspects, Emeka Chidi Innocent, 22, and Ayodele John, 38, were arraigned on April 21, 2026, following the conclusion of preliminary investigations by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

The NSCDC spokesperson in the state, SC Daniel Aidamenbor, disclosed in a statement that the offences were committed on March 3 and April 14, 2026.

He said the court ordered the remand of the suspects after establishing a prima facie case against them.

“Following the conclusion of investigations, the suspects were charged to court. After reviewing the evidence, the court ordered their remand in a correctional facility pending further proceedings,” he said.

The cases have been adjourned to May 5 and May 21, 2026, respectively.