The issue that parents should be vigilant and careful of who is with their children and where they are can not be over emphasised .Yet again another paedophile strikes . Find the story below.
An Osogbo Magistrates' Court Osun,on Friday remained a 29 year man ,Akeem Ibrahim,in prison custody for allegedly raping a two year old girl.
Magistrate Olusola Aliko,who gave the order,directed that the accused be remanded in prison custody due to the magnitude of the offence.
The Prosecutor ,Insp .Fagboyinbo Abiodun,had told the court that the accused committed the offence on February 2 at about 1.00 pm along Fagi Isale ,Ikirun Area of Osun
Abiodun said the accused unlawfully had carnal knowledge of the girl.
He said the accused contravened section 218 and 222 of the Criminal Code ,Cap 34.Vol 11,of Osun,2003 and 2007.
Abiodun said he would be charged with assault and rape.
The Counsel to the accused,Mr Ragenious Uwgu urged the court to grant his client bail in most liberal terms.
The Magistrate however overruled the bail application and ordered that the accused to be remanded in prison custody,pending formal application for bail.
He adjourned the case to March 3 for mention.
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