Man In Court For Attempted Rape Of 65-Year-Old Sleeping Woman

A 28 years old man identified as Yusuf Olatunji has been remanded by an Ikeja magistrate court for allegedly attempting rape.

The unemployed man whose address was not provided, is facing a charge for attempted rape.

Mr Olatunji was caught trying to rape a 65-year-old woman while she was asleep.

The suspect allegedly committed the offence on March 21 at 11.30p.m. at No. 23 Bode St., Iyalode, Agege, near Lagos.

According to the police prosecutor, Rachael Williams: “The accused attempted to commit felony to wit: rape a 65-year-old woman by removing her pant with intent to have carnal knowledge of her while she was asleep.

“The complainant was fast asleep in a kiosk when the accused came from nowhere and attempted to rape her.

“The complainant raised alarm and with the help of passers-by, the accused was arrested and brought to the police station.”

Olatunji pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Chief Magistrate granted him bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

She said that the sureties should be gainfully employed with evidence of two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

Raji said that the accused should, however, remain in Kirikiri Prisons, pending when the bail conditions would be met.

The matter has been adjourned until April 2.