Ali, who lives in Gama B Brigade Quarters Kano, was arraigned for rape.

Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp. Yakubu Galadima, had told the court that one Jamila of the same address reported the matter at Gwagwarwa police Division Kano, on April 18.

“The accused forcefully had unlawful sexual intercourse with the victim,’’ he said.

The prosecutor said that the offence contravened section 283 of the penal code.

Ali pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge.

However, the Judge, Senior Magistrate Zubair Inuwa ordered the accused to be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case till May 30, for mention.