MICHAEL AKINOLA
A 29-year old man, Ahmed Ajibade, has landed in trouble in Lagos State after he allegedly sneaked into a lady’s apartment to seduce her for sex and it backfired.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspect, Ajibade, has been arrested and charged for breaking into her apartment and sexual assault.
The incident occurred on 29th April, 2025, at the residence of the complainant, Miss Pedro, at No. 171 Prince Oniru Ademola Street, Oniru, Lekki area of Lagos.
The Police alleged that the suspect grabbed her breasts and other private parts without her consent while attempting to undress her before she raised an alarm for help, which attracted the attention of other neighbours.
The neighbours held the suspect and alerted the Divisional Police Officer of Maroko Division, CSP Raji Ganiyu, who moved Police officers to the scene, arrested Ajibade and detained him at the station for interrogation.
After interrogation, the Police investigation team led by Inspector Racheal Anthony, found him culpable and arraigned him before the Igbosere Magistrate Court, sitting at Tinubu, on two counts of forcible entry and sexual assault, which attracts several years of imprisonment.
The Prosecutor, Cyriacus Osuji, told the court that the defendant’s actions contravened Sections 264(1)(2) and 263(1)(2) of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.
However, he pleaded not guilty.
The Presiding Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Gbajumo Ayoku, granted him bail in the sum of N300,000 with two sureties in like sum, who must show evidence of means of livelihood and tax payment while addresses will be verified by the Court.
The defendant was remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility pending fulfilment of bail conditions while the matter was adjourned for mention.