NAN-H-23
Rape
By Blessing Odega
Jos, Feb.7, 2018(NAN) A Jos Upper Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama on Wednesday, sentenced a man, John Sunday, to two years imprisonment for raping a 6-year-old girl.
The convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge of rape, however, begged the court to show him mercy.
The Judge, Yahaya Mohammed, rejected the convict’s plea for mercy, saying he deserved to be severely punished for the crime.
Mohammed consequently sentenced the convict to two years imprisonment without an option of fine, noting “the sentence will serve as a deterrent to others.”
Earlier, the Prosecutor, E.Osho, told the court that the case was reported on Sept.25, 2017 at the Nassarawa Gwon Police Station by the victim’s father, Mr Makus Ishaya.
Osho said it was later transferred to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigative Department for discreet investigation and prosecution.
The prosecutor said that on the day the offence was committed, the girl was to meet her mother where she was milling corn at about 3 p.m., but she did not show up.
“This prompted the mother to go and search for her daughter.
“When she saw the girl, she revealed that the accused had lured her into an uncompleted building and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
“She said the accused had closed her mouth to prevent her from shouting, and also warned her not to tell anyone what transpired,’’ the prosecutor said.
Osho said that the offence contravened Sections 282 and 283 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria. (NAN)
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Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa/Ejike Obeta