An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered that 20-year-old Daniel Nnanna, be remanded in Ikoyi Prisons over the alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs A. Ipaye-Nwachukwu, said the accused should approach the sexual offences court to secure his bail and adjourned the matter until June 27 for mention.

The police had arraigned Nnanna on a two counts for unlawful sexual intercourse and threat to life.
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He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The prosecutor, Chinalu Uwadione, had told the court that the accused committed the offences at Ilaje Village, Ebute Meta West, on May 4 about 10 p.m.

Uwadione said the accused had threatened to stab the 13-year-old with a knife if she refused to allow him have his way.

The offence violates sections 56 and 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, the prosecutor said.
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