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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>An Ikeja Chief Magistrates\u2019 Court on Friday remanded a couple in a correctional centre for sexually assaulting their 18-year-old niece.<\/p>\n

Magistrate E.Kubeinje remanded James Uwanah, 31, and Michelle Uwanah, 26, in Kikiri Correctional Centre until June 25, when they will face trial.<\/p>\n

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the couple was charged with conspiracy and sexual assault.<\/p>\n

The prosecutor, Insp John Iberedem told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on 5 and 6 May, at No 42, Oje Olorunfemi St., Igando area of Lagos.<\/p>\n

Iberedem submitted that the couple sexually assaulted the 18-year-old niece of the man who was living with them.<\/p>\n

The prosecution said the offence contravened the provisions of Sections 261 ,263(1) and 411 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.<\/p>\n

Sexual assault attracts three years jail term while sexual assault by penetration is punishable with life imprisonment if convicted.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. An Ikeja Chief Magistrates\u2019 Court on Friday remanded a couple in a correctional centre for sexually assaulting their 18-year-old niece. Magistrate E.Kubeinje remanded James Uwanah, 31, and Michelle Uwanah, 26, in Kikiri Correctional Centre until June 25, when they will face trial. 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