Tricyclist in court for raping customer

A 31-year-old tricyclist, Obinna Ezechukwu was on Wednesday arraigned before a Lagos Magistrates Court in Ikeja for allegedly raping his customer.

Ezechukwu, who resides at 1, Olusegun Close, Mafoluku, Oshodi area of the State, is facing a three count charge of obtaining by false pretences, stealing and rape.

While testifying in court, the prosecutor, Rachael Williams said the offences were committed on July 9, 2015, at the accused residence.

Williams told the court that the 31-year-old, who picks the victim everyday from the bus stop to her place of work, pledged to get her an apartment.

She said, “After the accused had collected N30,000 under the pretext of securing one of the vacant rooms in his compound for the victim, he invited her to meet the landlord.

“On getting to the home of the accused, he offered her a drink and that was how she slept off and when she woke up, she found herself been raped and naked.”

According to her, the victim was 23, adding that the offences was contrary to Sections 258(1), 285 and 312(a) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The accused however pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him.

In his ruling, the Chief Magistrate, Mr. Tajudeen Elias, consequently granted the accused bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties each in like sum.

The case was consequently adjourned till August 18.

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