Man, 23, Charged For Attempting To Rape A Lunatic
By Kusoro Jeremiah
A 23-year-old factory worker, Tope Akanji, who allegedly attempted to rape a lunatic, was yesterday arraigned before Mrs Abimbola Oshodi Makanju of Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
The prosecutor, Edet Okoi, told the court that the accused committed the offence at about 1.00 a.m. on April 3 at Sobiotimo Street, Dopemu in Agege area of Lagos.
Mr. Okoi said the accused was caught by local vigilance group while attempting to rape a mad woman.
“In his statement at the station, Akanji claimed that he suddenly felt a sexual urge and noticed the woman on the street. “He said he did not realise that she was a lunatic.”
The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 404 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Magistrate, granted the accused bail for N100,000 with one surety in like sum. Section 404 prescribes seven years imprisonment for offenders. The case was adjourned to May 5 for mention.