By David Abiola
An Osogbo Magistrate Court on Tuesday has remanded Oyedokun Tunde, 34, in Ilesha prison on a two count charge for defiling and also indecently dealing with a 13-year old girl.
The Prosecutor, ASP Fagboyinbo Abiodun, told the court that the accused person committed the offence sometimes in April, 2019 at Omigade area of Osogbo.
He stated that the offence committed is contrary to and punishable under sections 218 and 222 of the Criminal code Cap 34 vol. 11, Laws of Osun 2003.
Tunde who is facing a two-count charge pleaded not guilty for the charge against him.
The Defence Counsel, S. P Ogundari pleaded with the court to grant his client bail in the most liberal terms.
The prosecutor, however, raised an objection stating that if the accused person is granted bail, it will send another meaning to the public.
The accused was remanded in the prison and the case has been adjourned to 30th July, 2019 for ruling on bail.