“She agreed to have sex” – Ondo Man rapes daughter’s 16-year-old friend

THE NEWS YOU NEED

A 60-year-old man, Samuel Gbadamosi, has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly raping his daughter’s teenage friend in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The defendant was alleged to have committed the offence at Obasekola Street, Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of the state.

Gbadamosi was arraigned on one count before a magistrate court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

The police prosecutor, Augustine Omhenemhen, told the court that the defendant unlawfully had carnal knowledge of 16-year-old Jimisola Adenegan.

According to him, the defendant forcefully had sexual intercourse with the victim when she came to collect a textbook from his (defendant’s) daughter, who is her friend.

OTHER NEWS   Tragedy As 15-Year-Old Student Commits Suicide After His Mother Caught Him Having Sex

The prosecutor said the offence was contrary to and punishable under Section 357 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Volume 1, Laws of Ondo State Nigeria, 2006.

But the defendant pleaded non-guilty, claiming he did not force himself on the victim. He also said the victim agreed to have intercourse with him of her own volition.

“I did not force the girl, both of us agreed to have sex,” he said.

The prosecutor urged the court to remand the defendant at the correctional centre pending the issuance of advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

OTHER NEWS   Pastor divorces wife after herbalist died on her during sex in Ekiti

The counsel to the defendant, P.A Amuluru, prayed the court to temper justice with mercy, promising to provide concrete evidence and reliable sureties.

In her ruling, Magistrate O.R Yakubu ordered the remand of the defendant at Olokuta correctional centre, pending advice from the DPP. She adjourned the case till April 27, 2023.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *