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 on August 15 at
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