by ‘Jola Sotubo
A pastor in Benin has been found guilty of rape and as such has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment of two years.
62-year-old Alfred Idonogie is said to have raped a 10-year-old girl and this was confirmed by a medical doctor.
Idonogie was sentenced by a Magistrate court sitting in the Egor area of Benin, the state capital.
The Sun reports:
The convict was, however, given an option of fine of N200, 000. Chief Magistrate Omoruyi found Idonogie guilty after the prosecutor called five witnesses to prove the charge.
The court held that the prosecution witnesses, the victim, her grandmother, the investigating police office and a medical doctor established that there was penetration into the little girl’s private part.
The court also held that the accused committed the offence on June 25, 2012 at Onaghino street, Medical stores Road, Benin City. Meanwhile, Counsel to the convict, U. Osa-Uwagie has indicated his interest to contest the judgment.
If ,it is true,he deserve penalty