The magistrate adjourned the case until May 27 for the DPP’s advice.
The prosecutor alleged that at the close of work, when most staff had left, the defendant shut the door and raped the victim.
According to the prosecutor, the defendant habitually assaults his wife, Afolashade Olatunde, physically and verbally during minor disagreements.
The defendant, a businessman who resides at Alhaji Abe Deen Close, Igan, Igando Road, Lagos, is standing trial on a one-count charge of rape.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the changes preferred against them.
The chief magistrate, C. M. Kushanu, did not take the defendant’s plea.
The Chief Magistrate, M.F. Onamusi, refused to listen to the defendant’s plea.
The defendant is standing trial on a three-count charge of sexual assault, defilement, and threat to life.
The defendant, a chef, is being tried for sexual assault and penetration.
The prosecutor said Mr Paul, who took advantage of the girl, was apprehended by some neigbours and handed over to the police.
