An Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court Lagos State, on Wednesday, ordered that a 54-year-old unemployed man, Richard Asuka be remanded for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl.
The defendant, whose address was not provided, is charged with defilement.
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The Chief Magistrate, Mrs A.B. Olagbegi-Adelabu, who did not take the plea of Asuka, ordered that the case file should be sent to the Lagos State Drector of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.
Olagbegi-Adelabu adjourned the case until Oct. 19 for mention.
Earlier, the Police prosecutor, DSP Gbemileke Agoi told the court that Azuka committed the offence from July 18 to Sept. 11 at No 5, Olanrewaju Anifowoshe street in Ikorodu. READ ALSO:
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Agoi said the offence contravenes the provisions of Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
(NAN)