Court remands man for allegedly defiling 19-month-old baby in Lagos

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of one Peter Oshomah at the Kirikiri Custodial Centre for allegedly defiling a 19-month-old baby (name withheld).

The Lagos State Government arraigned Oshomah on a one-count charge of defilement.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Following the plea, prosecuting counsel Inumidun Solarin requested a trial date. The defense counsel did not object to the request.

In his ruling, Justice Oshodi ordered that the defendant be remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service pending the commencement of trial.

According to the charge, “Peter Oshomah Jezomi on or about February 5, 2024 at about 17.25 hours at No. 8, DB Street, Shagari Estate, Ipaja, Lagos did defile one (names withheld) aged 1 year and 7 months old by having unlawful sexual intercourse with her.”