Man remanded for allegedly raping, impregnating bodily challenged woman

A Magistrates’ Courtroom in Ibadan, on Friday, ordered that one Oluwagbenga Ogunjobi, a 44-year-old man who allegedly raped and impregnated a 19-year-old bodily challenged woman, be remanded in a correctional centre.

Justice of the Peace Esther Idowu, who didn’t take the plea of Ogunjobi, ordered that he must be remanded in Oba Correctional Centre, pending authorized recommendation from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.

The Prosecution Counsel, Mr. Adekunle Opeyemi, whereas presenting the case instructed the court docket that Ogunjobi dedicated the offence on April 15 at Ibafo, Obafemi Owode space of Ogun State.

Opayemi alleged that Ogunjobi, a co-tenant with the sufferer, took benefit of her situation, and raped her.

In line with him, the offence contravened the provisions of sections 357 and 358 of the Legal Legislation of Ogun, 2006.

NAN stories that the Justice of the Peace adjourned the case till Aug. 31 for point out.