Man accused of raping 18-yr-old remanded in prison

A 25-year-old man, Usman Ahmed, who allegedly raped an 18-year-old girl, on Monday has been remanded in Kirikiri Prisons by an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Refusing to take the plea of the accused, Magistrate Mrs B.O. Osunsanmi, said he should be kept behind bars pending the receipt of legal advice from the State Director […]

A 25-year-old man, Usman Ahmed, who allegedly raped an 18-year-old girl, on Monday has been remanded in Kirikiri Prisons by an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

Refusing to take the plea of the accused, Magistrate Mrs B.O. Osunsanmi, said he should be kept behind bars pending the receipt of legal advice from the State Director of Public Prosecutions.

Ahmed, who resides at Ijora, Lagos, with no stated occupation, is being tried for rape.

The prosecutor, ASP Ezekiel Ayorinde, told the court that the accused committed the offence at his residence.

He said the accused raped the 18-year-old girl (name withheld).

Ayorinde said the accused took the girl away from the custody of her parents for days and was having sexual intercourse with her.

“The parents of the girl, after searching for her for four days, got information that she was with the accused.

“They traced their daughter to the house of the accused and met her with him.

“The case was reported and the accused was arrested,” the prosecutor said. The offence contravenes Section 260 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 which prescribes life imprisonment for rape.

The case was adjourned till Aug. 6 for mention. (NAN)