The Lagos State Government has arraigned Stephen Monday before an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly defiling his lover’s four-year-old daughter.
The accused, whose residential address was not given, was arraigned on Thursday and is facing a count of defilement.
Monday, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.
The Director of Public Prosecution, Dr. Babajide Martins, thereafter requested for a trial date following his not guilty plea.
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Martins told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on February 14, 2021 about 5am at 5, Ayeloja Street, Ikorodu, Lagos.
The prosecution submitted that the defendant allegedly had carnal knowledge of the four-year-old girl by inserting his penis into her vagina.
According to the prosecution, the offence contravened Section 137 of the criminal law of Lagos Atate 2015.
Justice Abiola Soladoye thereafter remanded the defendant in Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the perfection of his bail.
Soladoye adjourned the case until November 9 for commencement of trial.
