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Court remands man over alleged rape of 50-year-old blind woman in Ibadan

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday, remanded a 29-year-old man, Kehinde Oyewale at Agodi Correctional Centre for allegedly raping a 50-year-old virtually impaired woman.

 

 

 

Oyewale, who resides at the Elebu area in Moniya, Ibadan, is facing trial on a count charge of rape preferred against him by the police.

 

 

 

The prosecutor, Corporal David Adepoju, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on November 11, at 12.39 p.m., at the defendant’s residence.

 

 

 

He stated that the defendant had unlawful carnal knowledge of one Ms B. Opeola, without her consent.

 

 

 

The prosecutor said the defendant entered the victim’s house which is about three houses away from his own to rape her.

 

 

 

He said the offence contravened Section 358 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

 

 

 

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, did not take the plea due to lack of jurisdiction.

 

 

 

She ordered that the defendant be remanded at Agodi Correctional Centre in Ibadan, pending the advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).

 

 

 

She adjourned the case until March 20, 2025 for further mention.