News

Motorcyclist, 28, In Court For Allegedly Raping 6-Year-Old Girl

A 28-year old motorcyclist, Terver Awuha, on Wednesday appeared before a Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benue for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl.

Awuha, who resides opposite ‘B’ Division Police Station, Idye Village, Makurdi, is facing a charge of rape.

The Prosecutor, Sgt.Friday Kanshio told the court that the case was reported at the ‘B’ Division, Makurdi on June 5, 2020 ,by Mrs Deborah Omachi of Idye Village, Makurdi.

Read Also: 22-year-old Female Ekiti University Student Dies In Boyfriend’s Apartment In Osun

Kanshio said the complainant sent her daughter to buy noodles and on her way ,the defendant dragged her into his room and forcefully had sexual intercourse with her.

The prosecutor said that Awuha was arrested after police investigation.

He said that the offence contravened Section 284 of the Penal Code of Benue, 2004.

Kanshio urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him conclude the investigation and assemble his witnesses.

The court did not take the plea of the defendant for lack of jurisdiction.
The Magistrate, Mr Isaac Ajim, however, ordered that the defendant should be remanded at a Correctional Centre.
Ajim adjourned the case to Aug 28 for mention.

Robiu Musa

A season Journalist, philanthropist and founder, Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), an NGO.

Share
Published by
Robiu Musa

Recent Posts

Fury Refuses To Accept Defeat, Calls Usyk’s Victory a ‘Christmas Gift’

Tyson Fury rejected the idea that he lost his rematch against unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr…

10 minutes ago

Osimhen Stars With Brace As Galatasaray Thrash Kayserispor 5-1

Victor Osimhen delivered a superb performance, scoring twice as Galatasaray demolished Kayserispor 5-1 in a…

24 minutes ago

Rashford Suffers Heartbreak As Girlfriend Dumps Man United Star

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly split from his girlfriend, Grace Rosa Jackson. According…

31 minutes ago