Maruf Abdullahi, a skit maker also known as “Trinity,” has been ordered by a family court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, to be remanded in the Agodi Correctional Centre. He is facing charges of allegedly sexually exploiting a 10-year-old girl. The court also ordered the continued remand of Isiaka Ahmed (40) and his wife Rofiat Ahmed (29), who are the parents of the victim.
During the court proceedings, the prosecution counsel, Inspector Oluwakemi Arowosaye, stated that Abdullahi, along with the parents of the victim, has been charged with conspiracy and sexual abuse/exploitation. The incident allegedly occurred on December 17, 2022, in the Kuola area of Ibadan. The charges against them are in violation of Section 35 (1) and Section 35 (2) of the Oyo State Child Right’s Law 2006, as well as Section 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000.
The magistrate, Mrs. P. O. Adetuyibi, adjourned the case until August 3 for mention. This will allow for further proceedings and discussions related to the matter.
