Man, 42, In Police Net For Sleeping With Girl, 9

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

A 9-year old girl lost her virginity in Lagos after she was allegedly lured by a 42-year old man, who forcefully engaged her in sex by penetration.

Police operatives from Isokoko Division of the Lagos State Command have arrested the 42-year old man, Samuel Asiama, for his dastardly conduct.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened on 14th August, 2021, at Babayomi Street, Isale-Oja, Agege area of Lagos State, where the reside.

The Police alleged the man to have lured the victim, forcefully penetrated her and injured her in the process. It was said to have leaked after the victim raised alarm due to severe pain in her private part.

The matter was reported to the Police and he was then arrested.

After interrogation and having been found culpable, he was subsequently charged before Ogba Magistrates Court for the alleged offence.

The Court did not take his plea following a motion by the prosecutor, Inspector Lucky Ihiehie, asking the Court to refer the matter to the DPP for advice.

The Presiding Magistrate, A.O. Adelaja, ordered his remand in custody without an option of bail and directed the prosecutor to duplicate the file and send to the DPP for advice.

The matter was adjourned till 1st December, 2021, while the defendant will be in custody pending the outcome of the DPP’s report.

The matter may likely be transferred to the High Court for trial if the DPP finds him culpable and recommends his trial for the alleged offence over jurisdiction.