By Onozure Dania

Lagos—A 42-year-old man, Onuoha Ikenna, who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl (names withheld), has been arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrate’s court.

The defendant is facing a four-count charge bordering on indecent act and unlawful sexual intercourse.

The prosecutor, Eshiet Eshiet, told the court that the defendant committed the alleged offences on January 4 at about 11:30a.m at 25, Samuel Amoore Street, Idowu Estate, Oko-Ira Nla, Ajah area of Lagos State.

He said the defendant unlawfully and forcefully had sexual intercourse with the 14-year-old-girl.

Magistrate O. A. Agunbowale granted the defendant N2 million bail, with two responsible sureties in like sum and adjourned till February 23 for legal advice from the office of Director of Public Prosecution.