Court issues bench warrant against man accused of defiling girl, 10 [Video]

The Sogakope Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a 25-year-old man, Setsoafia Kudzu, who allegedly defiled a 10-year-old girl.

The court presided over by His Honor Joseph N. McAli Jr issued the warrant following a request by the prosecution led by D/Inspr. Nene Oman V.

Setsoafia Kudzu was due to reappear in court on Monday, July 1, 2024, having been granted bail when he was first arraigned before the court last month.

He was arrested and charged with the offence of defilement of a child under 16 years contrary to section 101 of the Criminal Offenses Act 29/60 as amended by Act 554: section 11.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge when he first appeared before the court.

The complainant in the case is the mother of a 10-year-old, class four pupil who spent several days on admission at the Sogakope District …