Man in court over alleged rape of 16-year-old girl

A 35-year-old man Opeyemi Ogunjobi, who allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl, was on Wednesday arraigned in an Ogudu Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Ogunjobi, whose address was not provided, is facing a one-count charge of rape.

The defendant’s plea was, however, not taken.

The prosecutor, ASP Insp. Lucky Ihiehie, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Nov 14, 2018, at No. 11, Ladipo St., Alapere, Ketu, Lagos.

Ihiehie said Ogunjobi had unlawful carnal knowledge of the girl without her consent and told her not to tell anyone what he had done.

Nigerian Tribune, Saturday 16, March

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