An Ekiti State Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Christopher Israel, a 42-year-old man, in a correctional facility for allegedly raping his daughter.
The defendant faced a two-count charge of rape and assault filed by the state police command. Police prosecutor Inspector Olubu Apata informed the court that the alleged offenses occurred in Ado Ekiti on September 21. According to the prosecution, the defendant raped his 22-year-old daughter during her visit and inflicted injuries on her during a struggle.
The charges contravene Sections 265 and 256 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021.
The prosecutor requested that the defendant be remanded in custody while awaiting legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecution. The court did not take the defendant’s plea, and the case has been adjourned pending further proceedings.
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