Man Remanded For Raping A Mentally Challenged Girl In Ibadan

The Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Wednesday has ordered that  Momodu Okunola be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly raping a mentally challenged girl.

Momodu, who lives in Omi – Adio, Ibadan was charged with rape.

The Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Sikiru Opaleye told the court that on Jan. 8, at about 11: 30a.m., Momodu allegedly raped a mentally challenged woman.

He said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 218 of the Criminal Code Cap 38, Vol.II, Laws of Oyo State 2000

The Chief Magistrate O.O. Ogunkanmi, who didn’t take the plea of the defendant as the court had no jurisdiction to entertain the matter ordered that Momodu be remanded in Agodi Correctional Centre and that the case file to be returned to the Director of Public Prosecution ( DPP).

She then adjourned the matter until Feb. 7, for further hearing.