A chief magistrates’ court in Jimeta, Yola, on Friday, ordered the remand of a 37-year-old teacher, Adamu Ayuba, in a correctional facility for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl at school. The police charged Mr. Ayuba, who resides in Rawani of Jambutu, Yola, with defilement, an offense contrary to Section 211 of the Penal Code Law of Adamawa State.
Mr. Ayuba pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The presiding chief magistrate, Musa Adamu, adjourned the case until May 29 to allow the police to complete their investigation.
“This case has been adjourned until May 29 to enable the police to finish their investigation and to forward the case file to the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice,” the chief magistrate stated.
During the court proceedings, the prosecution counsel, ASP Ezra Bulus, reported that the complainant, Fatima Isah, the mother of the minor, lodged a complaint at the police station on May 2 at about 6:00 p.m. Mr. Bulus alleged that the complainant’s daughter, a student at Anur Modern Academy Yola, returned from school on April 29 and complained of severe pain in her private part.
Mr. Bulus emphasized the criminal nature of the offense, which requires thorough legal scrutiny, and requested the court to adjourn the matter to provide ample time for the investigation.
“The alleged offence is criminal in nature and requires legal advice. We pray the court to adjourn the matter until May 29,” Bulus stated.
The court’s decision to remand Mr. Ayuba highlights the seriousness with which such allegations are treated and underscores the importance of a comprehensive investigation. The adjournment will allow the police to gather all necessary evidence and ensure that the case is thoroughly reviewed by the Department of Public Prosecution before proceeding further.