The Lagos State Government has said that in spite of a letter of withdrawal by the complainant in a rape case, it was resolute to bring the two defendants to face justice.

The defendants are Don-Chima George, 25, and Olusegun Rasak, 28, both dropouts from Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo in Ogun.

The duo are facing trial before an Ikeja High Court for allegedly drugging and raping a 24-year-old woman at a hotel in Lekki Phase One, Lekki, Lagos.

During previous court proceedings on June 13, the complainant via a letter of withdrawal, dated June 3, informed the court that she wanted the criminal case against the defendants withdrawn.

She said the reason for her intention to withdraw the case was due to “intervention of family members and for the sake of my integrity”.

However, at the start of proceedings on Tuesday, Mr Akin George, a Deputy-Director in the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, informed the court that Lagos State would continue the prosecution of the defendants.

“At the last adjourned date, my lord said that the state should get feedback from the ministry of justice on how to proceed with this case.
“The instruction from the solicitor-general and the permanent secretary of the ministry of justice is that we should go ahead with the prosecution.

“The witness is already in the box and she should continue with her evidence,” he said.

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This generation may God help us , why will you have to drug a lady because you want to have carnal knowledge of her ,if the drug reacted in her body and kill her . If you want to have sex you will get as cheap you afford . YOU WILL BE IN TROUBLE FOR YEARS BECAUSE OF LESS THAN AN HOUR ENJOYMENT .

Some rape victims would rather let sleeping dogs lie than pursue the case. This is evident in this scenario.
It's high time rape victims took further actions to bring this demons in human form to justice. To even think that they drugged her.

But some guys no de try. This is not a case of conji. It is pure wickedness.
Put them for jail make them relax there small.

Nawa o.

Front page again...e Don tire me jare. And I no dey sleep for here ooo..

good....rape is a state case not a civil case .

that lady can no longer control the case,whether she has been rewarded by the rapist's father or threatened.this will serve as a deterrent to rapists

...but the way some guys see women as sex objects (that deserve to be raped) these days eh..#appalling

Yeah,let them face the music with or without the lady pressing charges. Cows

Soul serenade.

one of them looks like Kanu

Wicked

Better!

Great. I hope they rot in abyss.

Great

How long will this matter be in court sef?!

Justice demayed is justice denied.

What nonsense, is she the one prosecuting the court case?
The crime is against the laws of the land once police is involved.
It seems people with "integrity" in this country barely think rightly...

Kill dem all

Which of your stupid integrity? Your life is ruined already

Nice one

Christaind9217:
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u never still hammer? Na wa ooo

Canadanow:
Front page again...e Don tire me jare. And I no dey sleep for here ooo..

;(So what are you feeling like

That’s my state... you do anyhow, you see anyhow. It’s a criminal case and not a civil case.

Lagos State is right to proceed with the case. The girl has probably been bullied to drop the case

During previous court proceedings on June 13, the complainant via a letter of withdrawal, dated June 3, informed the court that she wanted the criminal case against the defendants withdrawn.

She said the reason for her intention to withdraw the case was due to “intervention of family members and for the sake of my integrity”.

My heart bled when I read this. Only God knows the Level of intimidation and blackmail this girl has faced to turn around and agree to drop the case...

I hate oppression with a passion. I hope they see the case to its logical conclusion

Afonjizzy

Hurray!

How can you withdraw for an offence committed against the people?

omoadeleye:
Which of your stupid integrity? Your life is ruined already

You think say e dey easy make everyone know say them rape you. You no go know the depression. You no go know the plea and possibly the threat she dey receive so calm down

probably a date rape issue.all those guys wey dey spike babes drinks with one concortion or d other with the excuse that it makes a girl Hot and take advantage of her wen she bcomes drowsy should learn from dis story.spanish fly users make una hear o.

very good. Dash dem 20 yrs each. Useless kids. Both dropouts of skool, both criminals