The Nigerian man accused of kidnapping and
raping a 12-year-old girl in Mamelodi, South Africa was on Thursday denied
bail in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.
Augustine Obono, 36, is also facing a charge of
human trafficking, which could see him having to pay a R100 million fine or
face life in prison if convicted.
The State, led by advocate
Andrew Mphaga, opposed his bail application. The investigating officer,
Constable Mapule Mahlaba, submitted an affidavit detailing why the accused
should be denied bail.