74-year-old cleric remanded over alleged defilement of granddaughter
A 74-year-old cleric, Joseph Adeniran, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over an alleged sexual offence involving his nine-year-old granddaughter. Adeniran was arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on a charge of defilement. During the proceedings, the prosecutor, ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji, told the court that the alleged incident occurred on June 18, […] 74-year-old…
A 74-year-old cleric, Joseph Adeniran, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre following an alleged sexual offence involving his nine-year-old granddaughter. The case was brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, where Adeniran faced charges of defilement. Prosecutors detailed the incident, which allegedly took place on June 18, 2026, at the defendant's residence.
According to ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji, the prosecutor, Adeniran is accused of inserting his finger into the child, causing bleeding. The matter came to light when a neighbor noticed bloodstains on the victim's clothes and reported the issue. The child reportedly told her neighbor that her grandfather had "fingered" her, leading to the bleeding.
The prosecutor informed the court that the alleged act violated Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. Chief Magistrate Mrs C. M. Kushanu did not permit Adeniran to enter a plea and subsequently ordered the defendant to remain in custody at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre until September 24, pending further legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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