An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ court sitting in Ibadan yesterday ordered that a 25-year-old man Momodu Okunola who allegedly r3ped a mentally challenged girl, be remanded in a correctional centre, pending legal advice.
The police charged Momodu, who lives in Omi – Adio, Ibadan, with r3pe.
Ogunkanmi who ordered that Momodu be remanded in Agodi Correctional Centre, also ordered that the case file be returned to the Director of Public Prosecution ( DPP).
She adjourned the matter until Feb. 7 , for mention.
Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Sikiru Opaleye, told the court that on Jan. 8, at about 11: 30a.m., Momodu allegedly r3ped a mentally challenged woman.
The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of Section 218 of the Criminal Code Cap 38, Vol .II, Laws of Oyo State 2000.
