Timothy Sunday, a 38-year-old farmer, has been remanded in custody by a Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, for allegedly raping an 8-year-old girl.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) charged Sunday with rape under section 257 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law.
Due to the court’s limited jurisdiction, the presiding judge, Michael Bawa, did not take Sunday’s plea and instead directed the prosecutor to seek legal advice from the State Director of Public Prosecution.
The case has been adjourned until September 26 for further proceedings.
According to the NSCDC prosecutor, Sunday allegedly lured the minor into his room and sexually assaulted her. The victim received a medical examination at the Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Kafanchan.
The case will continue on September 26, pending legal advice from the State Director of Public Prosecution.
