Crime
Court remands man, 18, for defiling 15-year-old girl
The Chief Magistrates Court in Badagry, Lagos State, on Friday remanded a man, Daniel Sosu, 18 years old, facing prosecution for defiling a 15-year-old girl.
Sosu is facing charges of defilement and indecent touch.
The Prosecution Counsel, ASP. Ikem Ukor disclosed at the court that Daniel Sosu committed the offence on August 13, at Tanko I Area, Ajara, Badagry, Lagos.
The Prosecution Counsel argued that the offence contravened the provisions of sections 261 and 172 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Daniel Sosu pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Chief Magistrate, Patrick Adekomaiya, however, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N300, 000 with two sureties in like sum.
The Chief Magistrate, therefore, adjourned the case to September 21, for mention.
-
Health6 days agoSenate hearing set to review research on COVID-19 vaccines, cancer concerns
-
Crime4 days agoLASU student dies after armed robbery attack
-
Football1 week agoFIFA confirms 10 key law changes for 2026 World Cup
-
Comments and Issues1 week agoThat savage attack on schools in Oyo state
-
Latest5 days ago2027: North will back Tinubu’s re-election bid, says ex-ACF Secretary-General
-
Latest6 days ago2027: The real reason Jonathan hasn’t accepted PDP ticket—Umar Sani
-
Latest6 days agoCG Musa 4 PBAT’ group declares support for Tinubu’s 2027 ambition, cites strategic leadership
-
Featured4 days agoOsun APC counters Adeleke over security drone dispute, urges public to ignore allegations against Oyetola