Court remands man over alleged rape of 56-year-old stroke patient
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan, on Monday, ordered the remand of one Bello Jamiu in Agodi Correctional Centre for allegedly raping a 56-year-old stroke patient.
The Chief Magistrate, E. A. Idowu, who did not take the defendant’s plea due to lack of jurisdiction, ordered the remand pending the legal advice from Oyo Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).
He, thereafter, adjourned the matter till May 16 for mention.
The accused, Mr Bello, is facing a count charge of rape.
The Prosecution Counsel, Femi Oluwadare, told the court that Mr Bello, on March 14, at about 4:00 p.m., had unlawful sexual intercourse with the 56-year-old woman.
Mr Oluwadare said that the victim, who suffered from stroke and on a sickbed, was raped by the defendant without her consent.
He said that the offence was committed at Okikiade, Ajala area, Babanla, Ibadan.
According to him, the offence is contrary to Section 357 and punishable under Section 358 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
NSE chair pledges collaboration with stakeholders for quality jobs, professionalism
The chairman pledged to uphold the tenets of the society, which hinged on commitment and integrity.
Education
Bulgaria partners OAU to strengthen cultural ties
The Bulgarian embassy said in a statement in Abuja on Saturday that Bulgaria and OAU had built a solid relationship over the past two years.
Health
New COVID-19 variant XEC not yet detected in Nigeria: FG
The ministry’s spokesperson, Alaba Balogun, clarified that the disease had not been detected in Nigeria and urged citizens to remain calm.
States
Newlyweds, 16 others injured after truck, bus collide on Third Mainland Bridge
LASTMA’s general manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the accident occurred on Third Mainland Bridge near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana Oworonsoki.
States
Dismissed soldier, seven others nabbed for armed robbery, fraud in Enugu: Police
Mr Ndukwe said the suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Sport
Manchester City stutter again, draw 2-2 at Crystal Palace
Palace led through full-back Daniel Munoz’s fourth-minute goal before Erling Haaland headed City level.
