The DNA expert told the court that he had practised in forensics for 15 years and had conducted over 500 forensic tests.
“Abortion advocacy group, Planned Parenthood, dragged the state to court in 2022 over a bill banning abortion of pregnancies above 15 weeks.’’
Mr Jonathan pleaded guilty to trespass, mischief, and theft charges.
He said the court would resume normal proceedings on April 9.
The prosecutor alleged that “The first defendant, Usman, defiled his 14-year-old daughter.”
The court’s president granted the order restraining the respondent from harassing, threatening, and interfering in the petitioner’s personal life.
The prosecutor, who tendered the convicts’ confessional statements and the army uniforms as exhibits, asked the court to sentence the farmers accordingly.
The case was adjourned until March 13 for further hearing.
The magistrate directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.
NAPTIP alleged that Mrs Nwatu stripped the girl naked, tied her hands and legs, and flogged her with an electric wire.
