Tuesday, 15 October 2019

Man, 72, remanded for ‘impregnating’ daughter

A CHIEF Magistrates’ Court in Gombe on Monday remanded 72-year-old Ibrahim Yunusa in prison custody for allegedly raping and impregnating his daughter.

Yunusa of Dadinkowa, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of the state pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Chief Magistrate, Daura Sikkam ordered the remand of the accused person and adjourned the case to November 13 for further mention to enable police complete investigation.

Earlier, reading the police First Information Report (FIR) Dalaky Wanma, the court clerk, said the accused committed the offences several times between December 2018 and January 2019.

He said Yunusa forcefully had carnal knowledge of his 17-year-old biological daughter and impregnated her in his house.

The clerk said the offence is contrary to Sections 390 and 282 of the penal code.

Police prosecutor, Sgt. Bako Shekari also told the court that police had just commenced investigations into the matter.

He asked the court for adjournment to enable the police complete investigations and seek legal advice from the Ministry of Justice.

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