A 28-year-old man, Moses Okechukwu, has appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl.
He pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge of rape, sexual assault and trying to escape arrest.
Prosecuting Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akpan Nkem alleged that the defendant committed the offence on July 15, at 2, Chukwuma Close, Jakande, Ajangbadi, Lagos.
He alleged that Okechukwu unlawfully had sex with the girl without her consent.
“The defendant forcefully penetrated the girl’s private parts without her consent.
“He also assaulted Chukwuemeka Okereke while trying to escape arrest,” the prosecutor added.
Chief Magistrate Patrick Adekomoya granted the defendant N500, 000 bail with two sureties in the like sum.
He adjourned till August 28.