CYRIACUS IZUEKWE
The residents of Ibeju Lekki expressed surprise on what was the attraction for a 38-year old Chidiebere John to engage a 7-year old girl in sexual intercourse in Lagos. The suspect was caught while he was having sex with the victim (name withheld) in his house by the neighbours who raised alarm. The incident happened at Palace Street in Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos where they reside.
P.M.EXPRESS gathered that the suspect lured the victim into his apartment, locked his door from inside, pulled her pant before he raped her. However, the act was exposed after one of the neighbours sensed what was happening, raised alarm that attracted other neighbours and the suspect was forced to open his door.
He was handed over to the police who charged him to court for defilement under the Criminal Code.
The suspect was charged before Ikeja Magistrates court for the alleged offence and he pleaded not guilty. The presiding Magistrate, Mrs B.O.Osunsanmi granted him bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.
The suspect was remanded in prison custody pending when he will fulfill his bail condition. The matter was adjourned till 20th of November, 2017.
When P.M.EXPRESS contacted the suspect, he said he did not understand what was happening in his life and will reach the victim’s family to resolve the matter out of court settlement.