Estimated reading time: 3 minute(s)
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday admitted the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr. Femi Olaleye, charged with alleged defilement of his 16-year-old wife’s niece to bail in the sum of N50 million.
Justice Ramon Oshodi admitted the defendant to bail with two sureties in like sum, following the adoption of bail application by defense and counter affidavits by prosecution.
Oshodi ruled that the sureties must have landed properties in Lagos and the original documents of the properties must be submitted to the chief registrar of the court.
He also said that the defendant must submit his British, Nigerian and other international passports in his possession to the chief registrar of the court.
The judge further ordered the court to verify the residential addresses of the sureties.
Oshodi, however, ruled that the defendant be remanded in Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending when he meets the conditions of the bail.
The judge adjourned the case til December 19 for commencement of trial.
Estimated reading time: 1 minute(s)
FOOTNOTE: Do you want to share a story with us? Do you want to advertise with us? Do you need publicity for a product, service, or event? Contact us on WhatsApp +2348183319097 or email: platformtimes@gmail.com
