remanded in prison custody for allegedly abducting and
raping a teenage girl for five days.
The mechanic was arraigned on a two-count charge of
kidnapping and rape, before a Senior Magistrate Court 1,
sitting in Lokoja.
Police prosecutor, Corporal Ubi Ubana, told the court that
the uncle of the victim, Adama Ibrahim reported the matter
at the 'A' Division Police headquarters and Department of
Criminal Investigation, Lokoja on 23 October.
According to him, Ibrahim said he sent his 13-year-old
niece to buy Okro from Adankolo New Layout Market, when
the accused lured her to his house on Agbai Street, on 16
October, at about 1:25 pm.
He claimed that the accused after having sexual intercourse
with her, locked her up in his room from 16-20 of October,
to have regular carnal knowledge of her.
He stated, "During the period, he had sex with his captive
for several times before releasing her on 20
October."
The prosecutor informed the court that investigation into
the case was ongoing, while urging the court to remand the
accused in Koton-Karfe prisons, in view of the enormity of
his offence.
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