Man arraigned in court for allegedly raping foreigner

A 34-year-old man, Fabian Anyanwu, who allegedly assaulted and raped a
22-year-old Cameroonian lady,on Monday appeared before an Apapa
Magistrates' Court in Lagos today.

Anyanwu, a resident of 721 Road, D Close, Block 2, Festac Town, Lagos,
is standing trial on a two-count charge of assault and rape. The
prosecutor, Cpl. John Iberedem, told the court that the accused
committed the offences onAugust 15at his residence. Continue...

Iberedem said that the accused assaulted and forcefully had carnal
knowledge of the complainant.

"The complainant said that the accused offered to give her a free ride
since he claimed to be going towards the same direction with her.
When it was time for her to alight from the car, Anyanwu refused to
stop but took her to his house.

"The lady said that the accused beat her up and also had carnal
knowledge of her."

The complainant said that it was Anyanwu's neighbours who invited the
police when they heard her screaming, " the prosecutor stated.
Iberedem said that the offences contravened Sections 171 and 258 of
the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Section 258 prescribes life imprisonment for rape, while Section 171
stipulates three-year jail term for assault occasioning harm.

The senior magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya, granted the accused bail
in the sum of N20,000, with one surety in like sum and adjourned the
case till Sept. 18 for mention.

Source: NAN