19-year-old who robbed and raped 45-year-old woman remanded in prison

A 19 year old teenager, who sexually assaulted a 45-year-old during a robbery attack was on Wednesday tried before a magistrate court in Ikeja.
The teenager, identified as ThankGod Christopher with other gang members were on a robbery operation at the woman’s house when the incident happened.

It was learnt that while other members of the gang were busy searching for valuables to steal, Christopher reportedly marched the woman to her matrimonial bed, pulled her clothes and forcefully had sex with her.

The other gang members watched the teenager perform the dastardly act as they left with valuables such as plasma television, microwave oven, phones and other valuables.
Christopher was tried on a two count charge of robbery and rape under the Criminal Code.

He, however, pleaded not guilty as other members of his gang are still at large.
The presiding Magistrate, Mrs C.A. Layinka in her judgement granted him bail in the sum of N300,000 with two sureties in like sum.
He was remanded in prison custody till bail conditions are met.

The case was adjourned till 8th of August, 2017.