A Family Court in Port Harcourt has firmly set November 27, 2025, as the date to rule on the bail application of Kingsley Nnanna-Obilor, who stands accused of defiling his three-year-old daughter.
Obilor has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His lawyer attempted to secure bail on health grounds, but prosecution counsel Precious Ordu from the Rivers State Ministry of Justice firmly opposed the request, highlighting the gravity of the offence and significant concerns regarding the safety of the complainant. The victim’s mother, who is also Obilor’s wife, unequivocally stated in court that her husband committed this heinous act. Justice Ben Whyte has adjourned the case to November 27, where a decisive ruling will be made and the trial will continue.
Following the hearing, Mrs Eseoghene Aboze, Director of the Good Samaritan Foundation, emphasised the organisation’s crucial role in ensuring the suspect’s arrest. Aboze called upon Nigerian lawmakers to act urgently in passing legislation that imposes harsher penalties for rape and defilement, as the alarming prevalence of these crimes demands immediate attention and action.
