A 15-year-old boy, Tobilola
George, was who was accused raping a seven-year-old has been remanded at a
rehabilitation home in Oregun, Lagos.
The teenager, who was
brought before a Lagos Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, was charged on two counts
charge of unlawful sexual activity under Sections 263 (1)(2) and 261 (1) of the
Criminal Laws of Lagos, 2011, to which he pleaded not guilty.
He was alleged to have
committed the offence at 12, Ogunfunmi Street, Surulere, between 2013 and last
year.
According to the charge
sheet, the defendant unlawfully caused his seven-year-old victim (names
withheld), to engage in sexual activity with him, thereby assaulting her.
The presiding magistrate
ordered that he be taken to the rehabilitation centre because of his age and
adjourned the case till Thursday (today) for mention.
Tribune
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