An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, on Thursday remanded a teenager, Tunde Fidela,19, in Agodi Correctional facility, for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman.
The police charged Fidela , whose address was not provided, with rape.
The Magistrate, Mrs S. Babalola did not take Fidela’s plea for want of jurisdiction.
Also Read:Robbery and Rape of students: TAI Solarin Varsity suspends examination
She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
She adjourned the case until July 1 for mention.
Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp Segun Adegboye told the court that the suspect allegedly committed the offence on May 14, at about 1:00 a.m, at Ile-Ido area of Ibadan.
He said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 357 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo, 2000.
