The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has arraigned a 47-year-old man before the Federal High Court for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old maid. EndRape SayNoToRape
The suspect, Chucks Orji, said to be residing at the Government Reserved Area of the state, was arraigned on a three-count charge of defiling a minor, harbouring same for purpose of sexual exploitation and engaging her as a domestic help against the Trafficking in Persons Prohibition Enforcement and Administration Act of 2015.
He further demanded that the defendant sign an affidavit that he would not do anything to delay the trial. The matter was adjourned till August 21 for hearing. MEANWHILE, in Edo State, a magistrates’ court in Igarra, yesterday, sentenced a 31-year-old security guard, Sunday Akpeji, to nine-year imprisonment with hard labour for raping a seven-year-old girl. The police earlier charged Akpeji with defilement.
“The prosecution’s evidence is overwhelming and I hereby find Akpeji guilty. I sentence the defendant to nine years in prison with hard labour without any option of fine,” the magistrate said.
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