After hearing of his crimes, the presiding magistrate, Mrs Joy Ugbomoiko ordered him to be remanded in prison custody without an option of bail.
The suspect, Okere, allegedly went to the boutique located at 125, Lawanson street, in Itire area of Lagos where the victim is the sale’s person. Okere pretended that he wanted to buy clothes and shoes. But unknown to the victim, he had another motive.
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According to the young lady, immediately Okere entered the shop, he held her by the throat and threw her to the floor and she became unconscious.
In spite of her being unconscious, Okere allegedly pulled her pair of jeans trousers and her underwear and started forcefully penetrated her.
While he was allegedly raping her, one of their neighbours identified as Innocent Chukwu who opened the boutique shop raised the alarm and alerted other neighbours who went there to rescue the victim.
During the rescue process, Okere attempted to escape but was prevented by the residents who apprehended and handed him over to the police at Itire division.
The victim who was in comma was rushed to a hospital where she was later revived. She sustained injuries in her eyes and private part.
In a statement, Okere admitted that he actually did it and said that he did not know what came over him.
Okere, who is from Orlu in Imo State, was charged with attempted murder, rape and assault.
When he was arraigned, he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Mr U. A. Oje informed the court that the victim was still lying in critical condition at the hospital because he held her throat tightly until she collapsed and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
He was denied bail and remanded in prison custody. The matter was adjourned till 22 February, 2016.
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