Prophet in court for alleged attempted rape on his client

A 35-year-old prophet, Favour Emmanuel, on Monday appeared before an Ojokoro Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, and charged with attempt to rape his client.

Emmanuel, who resides in Adedokun Street, Baruwa, Ipaja, was arraigned on four-count charge of attempted rape, undressing without consent, breach of peace and provocation.

The prosecutor, Insp. Clara Olagbayi, told the court that the offence was committed at the accused office in Baruwa Ipaja on Oct. 21.

Olgbayi said the complainant went to the prophet for prayer, but the accused assaulted her by undressing her and was about raping her when she cried out for help.

She said it was the screaming of the complainant that attracted the neighbours, who then rescued her and reported the incidence to the police.

The prosecutor said the offence contravened sections, 134, 185, 188 and 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The accused pleaded not guilty.

The Magistrate, Mrs A.0 Layinka, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in the like sum.

She adjourned the case to Nov. 29, for mention. (NAN)