45-Year-Old Man Rapes 75-Year-Old Woman In Ekiti

45-Year-Old Man Rapes 75-Year-Old Woman In Ekiti

According to reports, a 45-year-old man has been remanded for the alleged rape of a 75-year-old woman.

The man, Lawrence Adedapo was remanded in prison by Chief Magistrate Simeon Ojo who decried the alarming cases of rape in the state.

“It is high time the court made offenders to learn their lesson by keeping them in custody,’’ he said.

According to court reports, the incident took place on Nov.7 at Oke Erinmope Street, Ise-Ekiti in Ise-Orun Local Government Area.

It was reported that Adedapo unlawfully had carnal knowledge the septuagenarian woman, which led to her severe bleeding.

The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 355 of the Criminal Code.

Source: Legit.ng

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