An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court yesterday ordered that a 35-year-old man, Theophilus Tyozenda, be remanded in prison for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl.
Magistrate P.E. Nwaka ordered that Tyozenda be remanded in Kirikiri Prisons, pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Nwaka, who did not take the defendant’s plea, adjourned the case till May 24.
Tyozenda, of 1, Agunmo Street, opposite Seven Star Filling Station, Amuwo Oke-afo, Badagry, is charged with defilement.
Prosecuting Inspector Christopher John alleged that the defendant committed the offence on April 6, at 8:30 pm, at his home.
He alleged that Tyozenda had sex with the girl without her consent.
The offence contravenes Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
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