Chemist Allegedly Rapes Minor To Death
A 43-year-old man, Mannir Ibrahim-Abdullahi, has been ordered to be remanded in a correctional center for allegedly raping a minor to death.
Justice Zuwaira Yusuf of the Kano State High Court gave the order on Monday.
The State Government had charged the defendant who lives in Jaba Quarters, with culpable homicide and rape.
The judge adjourned the matter until Dec. 9 for hearing.
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Earlier, the prosecution counsel, Mr Lamido Abba-Sorondinki, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Aug. 1, at Jaba Panisau Quarters, Kano.
He alleged that the victim’s father took the minor to Waraka Chemist in Panisau Quarters, Kano, owned by the defendant, for malaria treatment.
According to the prosecutor, the defendant raped the victim to death.
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Abba-Sorondinki said that the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 221 and 283 of the Penal Code.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
