A 23-year-old man was on Tuesday charged before an Apapa Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl.
Tony Nwachukwu is facing a two-count charge of indecent treatment and unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor.
The police prosecutor, Cpl. John Iberedem, told the court that the accused lured the victim to an isolated place and raped her.
Iberedem said the offence, which was committed on Oct. 19 at Oluti area of Lagos, contravened Sections 222 and 218 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Lagos State.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Chief Magistrate, O. O. Oshin, granted the accused N100,000 bail with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till Nov. 24 for further hearing.
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