By Uzair Adam
A 30-year-old motorcyclist, Michael Olorunfemi, has been arrested in Akure, the Ondo State capital, for allegedly assaulting his wife’s 17-year-old sister.
The incident reportedly occurred in August 2024, around 10 p.m. in the Onigaari area of Irese Road.According to sources, Olorunfemi admitted to committing the crime.
He claimed the victim had asked him for a ride to her boyfriend’s house, but he stopped in a secluded area and assaulted her.
He also confessed that he had promised her money, which he failed to provide, leading her to report the matter to her mother.Ondo State police spokesperson Funmi Odunlami confirmed that the suspect has been remanded in Olokuta prison.
The court, led by Chief Magistrate Kolawole Aro, ordered the remand pending advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The case is scheduled for review on October 31, 2024.
The charges against Olorunfemi violate Sections 357 and 358 of the Ondo State Criminal Code Law of 2006, which deals with unlawful carnal knowledge.