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Ibadan man jailed for raping neighbour’s teenage daughter

Ibadan man jailed for raping neighbour’s teenage daughter

In Oyo state, one Lukman Salau has been remanded in prison for allegedly raping his neighbour’s 19-year-old daughter.

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan ordered the remand of the 50-year-old suspect after the Chief Magistrate, Mr M. Mudasiru, rejected his plea.

He is to be held in Agodi Correctional facility till May 21 when the case will be heard again.

Mudashiru adjourned the case for legal advice from the Oyo State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Salau who lives in Ajanla Estate, Akala Expressway, Ibadan, was charged with one – count of rape.

Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Femi Oluwadare informed the court that Salau on Feb. 19, raped his neighbour’s daughter.

Oluwadare said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 357 and 358 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000.

NAN reports that if found guilty of the charge, section 358 stipulates that the defendant is liable to life imprisonment with or without caning.

Ibadan man jailed for raping neighbour’s teenage daughter

(NAN)

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