Man accused of raping minor remanded in Edo
One Osasumwen Vincent, who defiled an 11-year- old in 2022, was on Monday remanded by a Benin High Court.
According to The PUNCH, the suspect who will remanded at the correctional custodian centre, in Benin, was arraigned on one count charge bordering on rape. He, however, pleaded not guilty.
Justice Efe Ikponmwonba, subsequently adjourned the case until June 10 for hearing.
The state prosecutor, Hamma Iyamu, earlier said the suspect sometimes in October 2022 at Ohovbe Quarters in Benin Juridical Division forcefully raped an 11-years old girl.
According to the prosecution, the suspect committed an offence contrary to section 4 and punishable under section 5 (1)of the Edo State Violence Against persons (prohibition) law, 2021.
Iyamu added,” The suspect committed the offence in October 2022 at Ohovbe Quarters in Benin Juridical Division forcefully raped an 11-years old girl.
“The suspect committed an offence contrary to section 4 and punishable under section 5 (1)of the Edo State Violence Against persons (prohibition) law, 2021,” she added.
