A Minna Magistrates’ Court in Niger State has ordered the remand in prison of a 20-year-old farmer, Lawali Safiyanu, for having an unlawful sexual intercourse with his daughter.
The accused was arraigned on a charge of unlawful sexual intercourse with a child, contrary to Section 18 (2) of the Child Rights Law of Niger State, 2010.
The prosecutor, Cpl. Aliyu Malami, told the court that Dawudu Ahmadu of Nasko Road, Minna in Niger State reported the matter at the station on July 8.
He said the complainant alleged that on the same day about 2p.m., the accused lured his daughter into his room and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
When the charge was read to the accused, he pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor told the court that investigation was on into the incestuous act and asked for an adjournment.
He, however, objected to admitting the accused to bail, arguing that it would jeopardise police investigation.
The magistrate, Amina Musa, in her ruling ordered the accused to be remanded in prison and adjourned the case till August 21.