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Man docked for raping 15-year-old daughter

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FOR allegedly having carnal knowledge with his 15 years old daughter, a 52-year old man, Mr Monday Ovbovbo was yesterday docked before an Egor Magistrate Court.

Ovbovbo who committed the offence on May 19, 2018, at Idogbo community in Ikpoba-Okha local government area was arraigned on a one-count charge of having unlawful carnal knowledge of his daughter against the order of nature.

Police Prosecutor, Inspector Thomas Ojo, told the court that the offence is punishable under section 214 of the Criminal Code cap 48. vol II Laws of the defunct Bendel State now applicable in Edo State.

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The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded in prison custody.

Presiding Magistrate, J.O Ejale adjourned the case to July 13th for a further hearing

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