Ondo Court Remands 32-year-old Man For R@ping 3-year-old Minor

One Daniel Udoh of 32 years of age has been remanded by the Family Court sitting at Oke-Eda, in Akure, Ondo State at Olokuta Correctional Centre over s3xual abuse and exploitation of a minor, 3-year-old girl.

The culprit, who resides at No.5, Alayere Community, Oda Road area of Akure, the capital city of Ondo State was charged on one count for sexual abuse.

Martins Olowofeso, Who is the Prosecuting police officer, told the court that the defendant committed the offences at 5pm, on 12th of June, 2023.

The prosecuting officer revealed that Udoh sexually abused and exploited the 3-year-old minor (name withheld) in his apartment on that fateful day.

Olowofeso told the court that the defendant lured the victim to his room where he unlawfully took advantage of her.

“The victim’s mother, who heard her daughter crying, rushed to the scene and met the defendant molesting the little girl,” the prosecutor said.

According to the prosecutor, the offence contravenes Sections 32(a) Child’s Rights Law of Ondo State, 2006.

Olowofeso however, urged the sitting court to remand the defendant pending the outcome the Directorate of Public Prosecution’s, DPP, legal advice.

When the charges were read on the fateful, Daniel Udoh however pleaded not guilty.

Folashade Aduroja who is the Magistrate, remanded the defendant at Olokuta correctional facility, pending when the case would come up for mention.