A 34-year-old man, Fabian Anyanwu, who allegedly
assaulted and raped a 22-year-old Cameroonian lady, on
Monday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court in
Lagos today.
Anyanwu, a resident of 721 Road, D Close, Block 2,
Festac Town, Lagos, is standing trial on a two-count
charge of assault and rape. The prosecutor, Cpl. John
Iberedem, told the court that the accused committed the
offences on August 15 at his residence. Continue…
Iberedem said that the accused assaulted and forcefully had
carnal knowledge of the complainant.
“The complainant said that the accused offered to give her a
free ride since he claimed to be going towards the same
direction with her. When it was time for her to alight from
the car, Anyanwu refused to stop but took her to his house.
“The lady said that the accused beat her up and also had
carnal knowledge of her.”
The complainant said that it was Anyanwu’s neighbours
who invited the police when they heard her screaming, ” the
prosecutor stated.
Iberedem said that the offences contravened Sections 171
and 258 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Section 258 prescribes life imprisonment for rape, while
Section 171 stipulates three-year jail term for assault
occasioning harm.
The senior magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya, granted
the accused bail in the sum of N20,000, with one surety in
like sum and adjourned the case till Sept. 18 for mention.
Source: NAN