BY ROMINAH FAKA

The case of a man accused over the rape of his daughter is set to return to court on May 22.

This is for sentencing and mitigation by defence and prosecution.

The matter was heard at the High Court on Wednesday last week where the defendant pled guilty.

Both prosecution and defence sought a 21-day adjournment from the court after the guilty plea was made.

The accused who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim is 40 years old and the victim is 15 years old.

The accused is the biological father of the victim.

Court statements said the defendant raped the victim twice, first in April last year and second in August, 2024.

The incidents took place in the family home and the defendant threatened the victim not to tell anyone what happened, court heard.

In September last year, the victim’s grandmother enquired of her whether she was pregnant, and the victim reported what her father had done.

Matter was reported to the Buala police and later victim was transported to Buala hospital which then confirmed she is five months pregnant by the defendant (her father).

Ben Alasia from Public Solicitor office (PSO) represent the defendant and Jonathan Auga prosecuting.

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