Man remanded in prison for having sex with daughter
A
56-year-old man, Abdullahi Zakari, who allegedly had sexual intercourse with
his 18-year-old daughter, is to remain behind bars pending the perfection of
his bail condition, a Lagos court has ruled.
A
Surulere Magistrates’ Court, which gave the order, said the man should be
remanded in Ikoyi Prisons until the bail conditions were met.
The
Magistrate, Mrs. M.I. Dan-Oni, had admitted the accused to a bail of N500,000
with two responsible sureties in like sum.
In addition, the magistrate said the
sureties must show evidence of tax payment to Lagos State Government.She said,
“It is a shameful act that should not be condoned.
“This
is a serious offence and an abomination. The complainant said the father used
to fondle her breast anytime she was in the room.
“The
accused had sex with the daughter against her wish.”
The case
was adjourned to Sept.19 for mention.
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