The counsel to the defendant, Tope Salami, urged the court to grant the defendant bail, with a promise that he would not jump bail.
The convict earlier admitted guilty of the offences preferred against him.
The magistrate gave the convict an option of a N30,000 fine.
The magistrate adjourned the case until June 9, for mention.
The magistrate granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50, 000 with one surety in like sum.
The police prosecutor said that the defendant reprimanded the minor and inflicted injuries on her body.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The defendant’s plea was, however, not taken for want of jurisdiction for the offences.
