Man Remanded For Allegedly Defiling 8-Year-Old Girl

Man Remanded For Allegedly Defiling 8-Year-Old Girl

In a distressing case before the Upper Customary Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, a 32-year-old businessman named Raphael Moses was remanded in a correctional center on allegations of defiling an eight-year-old girl. Presiding Judge Mr. Michael Bawa, refraining from taking Moses’ plea, directed that the case file be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for guidance. The case was adjourned until May 19 to await the DPP’s advice…..READ ALSO NLC Chairman Remanded In Prison For Alleged Palliatives Diversion

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) brought charges of defilement against the defendant. NSCDC Prosecutor Mr. Marcus Audu informed the court that the girl’s mother, Catherine Denis, lodged a complaint at the Corp’s office in Kafanchan on April 22. According to Audu, Moses allegedly lured the girl into his room and committed the heinous act. He added that Moses was apprehended by concerned neighbors, who then escorted the victim to the Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre.

The defendant’s actions, as per Audu, contravene the provisions of Section 259 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law. The case stands as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of children and the imperative of safeguarding their well-being.

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