By Oluwadamilola Akinduro

A 29-year old man, Itunu Abiodun, has been remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre for allegedly abducting and defiling a 14-year old girl.

Abiodun, whose residential address was not disclosed, is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on child abduction and defilement before the Family Magistrates’ Court sitting in Akure.

The police prosecutor, Martins Olowofeso, informed the court that the incident occurred on March 25, 2025, at Kolawole Street, in the Oke-Aro Tuntun area of Akure.

He alleged that the defendant abducted one Okoye Chinaza and defiled her without her consent.

According to the prosecution, the defendant unlawfully abducted and defiled Okoye Chinaza, aged 14, thereby committing an offence contrary to and punishable under Sections 221(2) and 225 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Volume 1, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges when read to him in court.

Following his plea, the prosecutor urged the court to remand the defendant at the Olokuta Correctional Centre pending legal advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

In her ruling, Magistrate Temitope Alphonso granted the request and ordered that the defendant be remanded at Olokuta correctional centre pending the outcome of the DPP’s advice.

The matter was adjourned till June 17, 2025, for further mention.