Actor Baba Ijesha denied bail, to remain in detention till July
The disgraced movie star is to remain in detention till July 13.
Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha [NAN]
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Baba Ijesha has in detention since April 22, 2021, when the Lagos State Police Command announced his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the care of popular comedian, Princess.
The disgraced movie star was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Yaba on Wednesday, June 16, for alleged child molestation.
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The disgraced movie star is to remain in detention till July 21. [NAN]
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He pleaded not guilty on a four court charge of sexual assault and indecent treatment of a child.
He was, however, denied bail by the Magistrate as his bail application was rejected.
He is to remain in detention till July 13.
Baba Ijesha at the Yaba Magistrate court [NAN]
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His colleague Yomi Fabiyi was among those who were present at the court.
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"I want to see how the court (hearing) will go because there are so many lacunas, so many things that should have been done. I want to see how the rule of law and justice is being served," he told The Nation.
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