A High Court in Benin City, Edo State, on Monday, May 6, ordered the remand of Osasumwen Vincent at a correctional facility for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl.
Vincent was arraigned on a single count charge of rape to which he pleaded not guilty.
Justice Efe Ikponmwonba adjourned the case until June 10 for further hearing.
The state prosecutor, Hamma Iyamu, stated that the incident occurred sometime in October 2022 at Ohovbe Quarters in Benin Juridical Division, where Vincent allegedly forcefully raped the minor.
The prosecution indicated that the suspect’s actions contravened section 4 and are punishable under section 5 (1) of the Edo State Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2021.
Vincent’s alleged offense falls under the purview of the Edo State Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2021.
