Lagos hotelier remanded in prison for alleged sexual assault on boy

Lagos hotelier remanded in prison for alleged sexual assault on boy

A  Lagos hotelier, Opara Macdonad, 49, has been remanded in prison for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy.

The incident occurred in November 2024 at Macdonad’s residence in Egbeda, Akowonjo, Lagos.

According to the police, the victim’s father, Christian Edozie, reported the incident to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, after his son alleged that Macdonad had sexual relations with him through his anus twice.

The police stated that Macdonad took the victim from his hotel in Ejigbo to his residence, where the alleged assault occurred. The victim reportedly sustained injuries to his anus.

The victim’s father alleged that his son became mentally unstable shortly after the incident and was taken to various hospitals for treatment. He also claimed that the police at the Isheri Oshun division were initially unwilling to arrest Macdonad, prompting him to petition the AIG.

Following the petition, AIG Fayoade directed his team at the Oracle Unit to investigate the matter.

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The police team stormed Macdonad’s hotel, but he allegedly fled through the back door. Macdonad later reported himself to the police with his lawyer and was arrested and detained.

After an investigation by Sergeant Olabanji Abiye and his team, Macdonad was charged before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court sitting at the Tinubu Magistrate’s Court on a two-count charge bordering on defilement.

Police Counsel, Ben Ekundayo, told the court that Macdonad committed the offence in November 2024 at 4b, Osoba Street, Egbeda, Akowonjo, Lagos.

Ekundayo informed the court that the defendant took the victim from his hotel in Ejigbo to his residence, where he forcefully had sex with him through his anus, causing injuries.

The offenses, Ekundayo said, are punishable under sections 137 and 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

Macdonad pleaded not guilty to the charges. The police counsel opposed his bail, citing the seriousness of the offence.

The court ordered Macdonad to be remanded in the Ikoyi correctional facility for 30 days, pending advice from the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The case was adjourned until March 18, 2025.

Lagos hotelier remanded in prison for alleged sexual assault on boy