How 25-year-old man abducted, raped physically challenged girl in Lagos

A 25-year-old man, name given as Sunday Aremu, has pleaded guilty to abducting a physically-challenged girl and raping her.

Aremu was on Monday arraigned before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos state.

He was charged on a three-count of conspiracy, abduction and unlawful carnal knowledge.

The accused, however, pleaded guilty to the charge.

The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Kehinde Omisakin, had earlier, while giving account of the incident, told the court that the accused committed the offences on April 13 at about 1.00 p.m. at New Motor Park, Ojota, on the outskirts of Lagos.

He said, “The accused abducted a 16-year-old physically-challenged girl for 14 days and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her during the period.”

He explained further that the offence goes against Sections 137, 144, and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

The Chief Magistrate, A.T. Elias adjourned the case until May 17 for facts and sentencing.

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