An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded a 49-year-old man Adedoja Lateef, in prison custody for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl.
Prosecutor Wilson Mereti told the court that the accused committed the offence on February 21, at Ologini village, Ifetedo. Mereti said the accused, who lives in the same neighbourhood with the victim, lured her to his room on the pretext of sending her for an errand.
He said after getting her into his room, he forcefully had carnal knowledge of her without her consent. The prosecutor said problems began after the girl reported the incident to her mother.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Mr Adebayo Lasisi, the Chief Magistrate, ordered the accused to be remanded in prison custody and directed his counsel, Mrs Bose Dada, to file a formal bail application
Lasisi adjourned the case to April 2 for mention.
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