The absence of Lagos State counsel has stalled the trial of Dr. Afeez Baruwa, an ex-lecturer of the University of Lagos accused of raping an 18-year-old admission seeker (name withheld). The trial has experienced setbacks caused primarily by unavailability of counsel and the court not sitting for other reasons. Responding, Mr. Olanrewaju Ajanaku, Baruwa’s counsel, said the lecturer was ready to give defence. Baruwa, father of two and former part-time lecturer in the Department of Accounting in UNILAG, is facing one count of rape. The prosecution alleged that the former lecturer raped the teenager at 9.25a.m.

Source: Punch February 07, 2019 14:48 UTC