72-year-old grandpa defiles six-year-old girl in Lagos

A 72-year-old man, Patrick Ukpenor, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl.

The prosecutor, Insp. John Iberedem told the court that Ukpenor committed the offence on July 4 at Amutu Street, Ilasamaja, Lagos.

The charge was not taken due to the seriousness of the offence.

The prosecution alleged that Ukpenor sexually assaulted the 6-year-old girl, which contravenes Sections 261 and 263(1) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

If convicted, sexual assault carries a three-year jail term, while sexual assault by penetration is punishable with life imprisonment.

The case has been adjourned until August 13 for further hearing.

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