A Nigerian man remanded in correctional custody for allegedly raping a 19-year-old girl.

[Augusta]

Chief Magistrate's Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of Elijah Innocent, 24, in correctional custody for allegedly raping a 19-year-old girl.

The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, informed the court that the defendant is suspected of committing an offence against the victim, which is punishable under Section 265(1) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

The prosecutor also mentioned that the original case file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.

Chief Magistrate Mr. Abayomi Adeosun ordered the defendant to be remanded in custody and adjourned the case until July 8 for mention.

 

[eLdavis]

It is well, cases of rape everywhere, but where did the incident actually happen, and hope it was investigated properly

 

[Starmix]

That is a heinous crime and the rapist must be sentenced right away if there is a valid proof. Why does it take so long to announce the verdict?

 

[Augusta]

I don't understand with young men these days. They are just committing this particular crime almost on a daily

 

[Stardom22]

In my country that issue could have been handled in a different way because 19 year old girl seems to be an adult enough for a rape case.

 

[Augusta]

In my country that issue could have been handled in a different way because 19 year old girl seems to be an adult enough for a rape case.

But he is still wrong for forcing another for any sexual exploit. Men need to learn how to apply self control