An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Wednesday remanded a 22-year old man, Adeyemi Oluwadamilola, in Ile-Ife Nigerian Correctional Custody over an alleged rape.
Oluwadamilola, who resides at Phase 3 along Ilesa Road, Ile-Ife, is facing a count charge of having unlawful carnal knowledge of a lady (name withheld).
The defendant, who was not legally represented, pleaded guilty to the offence.
The Prosecutor, Insp Monday Ibhafidon, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Dec 10, 2022 around 7:12 p.m. at Phase 3 along Ilesa Road, Ile-Ife.
Ibhafidon said that the defendant unlawfully had carnal knowledge of the lady, 21-year old, “by forceful sexual intercourse with her.
He said that the offence contravened the Criminal Code, Laws of Osun, 2002.
Magistrate O. T. Badmus ordered for the remand of the defendant in Ile-Ife Nigerian Correctional Custody.
The Magistrate subsequently adjourned the case to Jan. 20, 2023 for hearing.