Man, In Police Net For Luring Girl, 15, Into S*x

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE

Police operatives from the Gender Section of the Lagos State Command have arrested a 36-year old man, Bankole Joseph, for allegedly luring a 15-year old girl, engaging her in sex and they were caught in the act.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened at Oduntan Street in Palm Avenue area of Mushin, Lagos, where they reside.

According to Police sources, the suspect allegedly lured the girl into his apartment, got her confused and then engaged her in sex romp.

However, while they were in the act, one of their neighbours caught them and raised alarm. The girl confessed that she was lured into the act without her consent.

The matter was reported to the Police and the suspect, Bankole, was arrested. He was later transferred to the Gender Section for investigation. After thorough interrogation, he was found culpable and subsequently charged before the Ogba Magistrates Court for the alleged offence.

The Court did not grant him bail following the motion moved by the prosecutor, Victor Eruada, asking the Court to refer the matter to the DPP for advice.

The Presiding Magistrate, Mrs. M. O. Tonimoniola, ordered his remand in Correctional Centre at Kirikiri town and directed the prosecutor to duplicate the file and send to the DPP while the matter was adjourned till 6th November, 2021 for mention.
The matter may likely be transferred to the High Court over jurisdiction if the DPP finds him culpable and recommends his trial over jurisdiction.He may be jailed if he is tried and found guilty for the alleged offence due to the nature of the matter as it involves a minor.