Man in court for allegedly raping 6 years old girl
A 32 year old man, Umar Lawalli accused of raping a 6 year old girl has been remanded by a Birnin Kebbi Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday.
The accused is a resident of Yar Fada quarters in Argungu Local Government Area.
The prosecutor, Insp. Bello Sani told the court that the offence was committed in July, and medical records had indicated that the girl was raped.
The prosecutor said the offence was contrary to Section 283 of the Penal Code.
When the charge was read to Lawalli, he pleaded not guilty.
The Chief Magistrate, Malam Muktar Tafarki, ordered that the accused to be remanded until Dec. 8, when the case will come up for further mention.
He ordered the prosecution to conclude investigation and forward the case file to the state Director of Public Prosecution, for advice.
(NAN)
