Father Arraigned For ‘Raping’ Daughter

A 47-year-old man, Solomon Ojo, was yesterday arraigned at an Ota Senior Magistrate’s Court in Ogun State, for allegedly raping his daughter. Ojo, who lives at 15, Abinuyo St, Ijoko, Ota, is facing a one-count charge of rape.

The Prosecutor, Sgt. Rosemary Brown, told the court that the accused committed the offence in 2013 at his residence. Brown said the accused forcefully had carnal knowledge of his daughter. She said the offence contravened Section 358 of the Criminal Code, Vol. 1, Revised Laws of Ogun State, 2006.

  

The Magistrate, Ms Temitope Adebutu, admitted the accused to bail on N200, 000 and two sureties.

Adebutu said the sureties must have landed property within the court’s jurisdiction and swear to an affidavit of means.

The case was adjourned till June 3 for hearing.