A Magistrate court in Abeokuta has remanded a 32
year old man, identified as Saheed Egbeleye in prison
for allegedly raping a physically challenged 21 year old
woman.
It was gathered that Saheed allegedly lured a
mongoloid patient (name withheld) into a room and
raped her before he was caught in the act.
The police prosecutor, Insp. Sunday Eigbejiale told the
court that the accused committed the alleged offence
on Nov. 29 at about 08:00p.m. at Ilawo Compound,
Adedotun in Abeokuta, adding that the offence
contravened Sections 357 and 358 of the Criminal Laws
of Ogun, 2006.
The Chief Magistrate, Anthony Araba ordered that the
accused be remanded in Ibara Prison while awaiting
Director of Public Prosecution’s (DPP) advice.
The case was, however, adjourned to Feb. 13, 2015 for
mention.