Prosecuting counsel Olisaemeka
Okeke informed the court that the complaint was filed by Queeneth John, a
commercial sex worker from Wuse Zone 5 Abuja, at Asokoro police station on
March 12. According to Mr. Okeke, Ms. John alleged that on March 11, around 10
p.m., the defendant approached her while she was hawking in Wuse, took her to
Bannex Plaza, and demanded sex. Subsequently, he allegedly escorted her to
Hotel Guzape, promising to pay her N50,000 after intercourse.
Mr. Okeke further informed the
court that the defendant engaged in sexual activity with the complainant but
failed to fulfill his promise of payment, leading to a physical altercation
where Ms. John sustained bruises. Additionally, Mr. Emmanuel purportedly
incited disturbance at Asokoro Police Station by recording video footage of
officers on duty.
During police investigation,
Mr. Emmanuel reportedly confessed to the allegations, which were said to
contravene the provisions of Sections 312, 365, 244, and 114 of the Penal Code.
Judge Aliyu Kagarko granted
bail to the defendant in the sum of N1 million, along with a surety of equivalent
value. "I hereby grant the defendant bail in line with section 165(2) of
the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 to deposit 10 per cent
of the bail sum at the court registry pending the determination of the
case," stated Judge Kagarko. He ordered that the surety must be a legal
practitioner with a minimum of five years' experience and must present their
call to bar certificate. The surety must also reside within the court's
jurisdiction. The case was adjourned until April 18 for further proceedings.
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