Justice Rahman Oshodi of Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court has remanded one Chidi Gabriel at the medium custodial center over alleged defilement of a minor age 14 years old.
Gabriel was arraigned by the state government on a one count charge boarding defilement of a minor age 14 years.
According to the charge, “Chidi Gabriel on or about the 23rd day of 2020 around Okokomaiko junction, Alaba, Lagos state in Ikeja Judicial Division did have unlawful sexual intercourse with one (name withheld) aged 14 years by inserting your penis into her Vagina”
The defendant pleaded not guilty.
M.I Chiaha the defence counsel did not move a bail application.
The Prosecuting Counsel, Bukola Okeowo prayed to the court for a trial date regarding the not guilty plea of the defendant.
Justice Oshodi in his ruling remanded the defendant in custody. “I adjourned this matter to May 7, 2025 for trial and also remand the defendant at the medium custodial center where he is been currently held”
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