Man in court for defiling nine-month-old baby
Man in court for defiling nine-month-old baby
A 28-year-old man, Agboola Adebayo, faced the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday for the alleged defilement of a nine-month-old baby.
The defendant, whose address was not provided, was arraigned by the Lagos State government on charges of defilement and causing grievous harm to the baby.
During the hearing, Mr Adebayo pleaded guilty to the charges.
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Justice Rahman Oshodi subsequently remanded him in a correctional facility. The case was adjourned until March 25 for further proceedings.
According to the state counsel, Bukola Okeowo, the accused committed the offence on March 23, 2023 in the White Sand Area of Ijora, Badiya, Lagos.
It was alleged that the defendant unlawfully had sexual intercourse with the baby and inflicted injuries on her vagina, causing grievous harm.
These actions are in violation of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State (2015) and are punishable by life imprisonment.
The news of such a heinous crime is undeniably distressing and deeply concerning, reflecting the urgency of prioritising the safety and protection of our most vulnerable members of society.