A 24-year-old man, Pelumi Folorunsho has been arraigned before an Akure Family Magistrate Court in Ondo for allegedly sodomizing his eight-year-old, stepbrother.
The suspect was arraigned on a count charge bothering on Indecent assault.
Pelumi was caught by a neighbour while committing the act at their residence at No. 3a, Odige Street, NEPA area in Akure metropolis.
Police prosecutor, Martins Olowofeso, told the court that Pelumi committed the offence at about 3 p.m. on September 16, 2023 at their residence.
Olowofeso said the defendant assaulted his step-brother and caused him harm.
“The defendant removed the victim’s trouser and forcefully inserted his manhood into his anus, when their parents were not around.
Olowofeso said the defendant assaulted his step-brother and caused him harm.
He added that “The defendant removed the victim’s trousers and forcefully inserted his manhood into his anus when their parents were not around.
The offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 3(1) (a) of the VAPPLAW of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2021.
The Presiding Magistrate, F.A. Aduroja, ordered the defendant remanded in police custody pending when judgment will be delivered.
Aduroja ordered him to clear bushes around the police station for two weeks and adjourned the case to October 5 for judgment.