[News] Farmer remanded over rape of teenager

A 25-year-old farmer identified as Isti-fanus Musa has been remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl.

 

The suspect who was arraigned Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) after the case was referred to the security agency by the Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Kafanchan on November 18.

 

NSCDC prosecutor, Mr Marcus Audu said the accused person lured the girl into his room at Mabushi, Zango Kataf LGA of the state, and forcefully had sex with her.

 

The presiding judge, Michael Bawa, did not take the accused person’s plea as the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter.

 

Bawa directed the prosecutor to forward the case file to the State Director of Public Prosecution and adjourned the matter until December 12.