EDO – Two women in Edo have been apprehended by the police in the state after reports that they kidnapped a teenage girl.
47-year-old Magdalene Ohenhen and her 23-year-old daughter, Grace were said to have abducted one Precious Ogiefa, 19.
The duo were charged with conspiracy and unlawful abduction before a Magistrate Court in the Oredo area of the state.
Report discloses that the prosecutor, Sylvester Omor, told the court that the two accused conspired to commit the crimes on March 22, 2014 at Noghahase Street, off First East Circular Road, Benin.
Omor said that on the same date and time, the accused persons abducted Miss from her house.
According to the prosecutor, the accused capitalised on the girl’s health challenges to abduct her contrary to the provisions of sections 516 and 361 of the Criminal Code.
If convicted, they are liable to imprisonment for seven years.
Omor said the victim’s father, Mr. Paul Ogiefa, lodged a report with the police against the accused persons.
After the charges were read to them, they pleaded not guilty.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr. Mike Osayi, admitted the accused persons to bail in the sum of N300, 000 each with one surety each in like sum.
Osayi ordered that each of the sureties must own a property, reside within the court’s jurisdiction and be gainfully employed in a reputable organisation.
The magistrate adjourned the case till May 15, 2014 for hearing.