A 75-year-old man identified as Gabriel Nwakama, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates Court in Lagos for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl.
Nwakama who resides at 4, Oloosa-Oke Street, Ogundimu in Iju-Ishaga area of the State is facing a two-count charge of assault and defilement.
According to Williams, the suspect committed the offence on July 12 in the defendant’s apartment.
While testifying in court, the prosecuting officer, Rachael Williams said the 75-year-old man lured the girl into his room while she went to fetch water in his compound where he allegedly defiled her.
“The accused covered her mouth and defiled her. He told the innocent girl not to tell anyone, else he would kill her. “Out of fear, the girl kept quiet when she got home but the mother who suspected a foul play threatened to beat her if she did not tell her what happened,” she said.
“The girl finally opened up three days after and the accused was arrested.’’
William told the court that the offence contravenes Sections 135 and 137 of the Criminal Law.
The accused however pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.
In his ruling, the Chief Magistrate, Tajudeen Elias consequently granted Nwakama bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
Tajudeen adjourned the case till July 22.
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