Mr. Ugachukwu was arraigned on one count charge of defilement.

The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

According to the state counsel, Abimbola Abolade, the defendant committed the offence sometime in November 2022 at No. 16 Kareem Giwa St., Abule-Osun, Ojoo in Lagos.

According to the prosecution, the offence contravened the provisions of Section 137 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.NYSC Portal

The offence is punishable with life imprisonment if found guilty.