The police in Lagos on Monday arraigned a 48-year-old teacher, Tolulope Adeyemi, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged indecent sexual assault of her pupil.
The defendant, who resides at 23, Salisu Lawal Mobil Road, Ilaje- Ajah, Lagos, is charged with indecent sexual assault.
The prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem told the court that the offence was committed on Sept. 22, 2023 at a private school in Mobil Road, Ajah, Lagos.
The prosecutor said the victim, a three- year-old girl, was assaulted by her teacher.
According to him, the offence contravenes the provisions of Section 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Bola Osunsanmi admitted the defendant to bail in the sim of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
Osunsanmi adjourned the case until April 22 for legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). (NAN)
