A Gusau Chief Magistrates’ Court in Zamfara State, on Thursday, ordered the remand of a motorcyclist, Salisu Abubakar, for allegedly raping a passenger.
Though the accused pleaded not guilty, Chief Magistrate Bello Kucheri, ordered that he should be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case till March 15 for mention.
The prosecutor, Corporal Ibrahim Aliyu, had told the court that on February 22, one Salina Saidu of Kwari Village, Shinkafi Local Government Area, reported the case at Kaura Namoda Police Station.
Aliyu said that on February 21, Saidu boarded the accused motorcycle, to convey her from Dauran to Birnin Magaji.
The prosecutor said that the accused diverted and entered a bush where he allegedly raped the complaint.
He alleged that the accused beat up the complainant, tied her hands before committing the crime.
The prosecutor said that the offence contravened Section 283 of the Penal Code.
