An Osun State Magistrate’s Court, sitting in Osogbo on. Tuesday, remanded a 32-year-old man, Adeyemo Adekunle, in prison for allegedly assaulting his son.
The police prosecutor, Mr. Fagboyinbo Abiodun, disclosed the court that the defendant committed the alleged offence on May 25, 2020 at about 1:30pm at Okinni area, Osogbo.
The Prosecutor said that the defendant beat up his one and half year- old son with a stick and cigarettes light to the extent that he sustained injury all over his body.
He explained that the offence contrary to and punishable under section 355 and 33(1)(2) of the criminal code cap 34 Vol ll, law of Osun state, 2002.
When the two count charges were read to the defendant, he pleaded not guilty.
The defendant who has no legal representation, blamed the devil for his action, stated that he felt like beating the boy, who is his fifth child, whenever he sees him.
While ruling, the Magistrate, Mrs. Modupe Awodele, ordered the remand of the defendant in Ilesa Correctional Center.
She however adjourned the matter to July 14, 2020, for hearing.
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