By Sodiq Adelakun
A man named Stephen Monday was brought before the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos State on Thursday.
He was accused of sexually assaulting his lover’s four-year-old daughter.
Monday, whose address was not disclosed, was charged with defilement. Despite the allegations, he pleaded not guilty. The Director of Public Prosecution, Dr Babajide Martins, then requested a trial date in light of Monday’s plea.
Martins told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on Feb. 14, 2021, about 5. 00 a.m. at No 5, Ayeloja St., Ikorodu, Lagos.
The prosecution submitted that the defendant allegedly had carnal knowledge of the four-year-old girl by inserting his penis into her vagina.
According to the prosecution, the offence contravened Section 137 of the criminal law of Lagos state 2015.
Justice Abiola Soladoye thereafter remanded the defendant in Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the perfection of his bail.
Soladoye adjourned the case until Nov. 9 for commencement of trial.