Man arraigned in court for beating his daughter to death in Lagos

A 35-year-old security guard, Patrick Akpan, has been arraigned before the Lagos Magistrate court in Yaba for allegedly beating his three-year-old daughter to death on 

December 27. 2020.

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The police had charged Akpan before the court for manslaughter.

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The prosecution counsel, ASP Thomas Nurudeen, told the court that Akpan committed the offence in Jakande Estate, Lekki phase 1, Lagos.

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He said that Akpan beat up his daughter with a belt for messing up his house. The police said that the victim died in her mother’s arms while being taken to the hospital.

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He said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 224 and is punishable under section 229 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015. (Revised).

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The Chief Magistrate P.E. Nwaka did not take the plea of Akpan for want in jurisdiction.

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Nwaka ordered that the case file be duplicated and a copy sent to the Lagos Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice.

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The case was adjourned till Feb. 23 for DPP advice.