Alfred Idonogie, a 62-year old randy pastor, was on Friday sentenced
to two years in prison by an Egor Magistrate Court in Benin, Edo State,
southern Nigeria, for defiling a 10-year old girl.
The convict
was, however, granted an option of fine of N200,000 after he would have
served six months out of the two years term.The court presided over by
Chief Magistrate Taye Omoruyi, found Idonogie guilty after the
prosecutor called five witnesses.
Omoruyi
held that the prosecution witnesses, including the girl, her
grandmother, the investigating police officer and a medical doctor
established that there was penetration into the little girl’s private
part.
The court also held that the accused committed the offence on
25 June, 2012 at Onaghino Street, Medical Stores Road, Benin City.Not
satisfied with the judgment, Counsel to the accused, U. Osa-Uwagie,
indicated his interest to appeal against the judgment.
Coordinator,
Edo State Child Protection Network, Ms. Jennifer Ero, who took up the
matter, described the judgment as a victory for the child.She urged
other stakeholders to be committed to the fight against child abuse.
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