Ebong Ime, a 27-year-old male, was arraigned in a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday for allegedly making an attempt to rape a 54-year-old woman in her apartment.
Ime, whose address was omitted, is slated to stand trial on three counts, including attempted rape, property damage, and sexual assault.
Ime committed the crimes on October 11 at 2:40 a.m., according to Police Prosecutor Insp. Courage Ekhueorohan at Surulere, Lagos, Block 5, Flat 18, Games Village.
Ekhueorohan said that the accused forced his way into the residence of the 54-year-old woman through a window in order to engage in sexual activity with her.
He claimed that after hearing noises coming from the residence of the 54-year-old woman, neighbors rescued her from Ime and turned him over to the police.
According to Ekhueorohan, the alleged offenses are punishable under Sections 262, 263 (1) (2), and 350 of the Lagos State Criminal Law from 2015.
However, the defendant entered a not guilty plea to the accusations.
He was granted bail in the amount of N500,000 with two responsible sureties in the same amount by the Magistrate, Mrs. M. I. Dan-Oni.
One of the sureties, according to Dan-Oni, must be a blood relative of the defendant and provide proof that they have paid taxes to the Lagos State Government.
She then put off any discussion until November 23.
