The Chief Magistrate, Mr A.J Aina, ordered that Abiona be remanded at the Awarjigoh Correctional Centre, Badagry, after he pleaded not guilty to a count charge of attempted defilement.
He also ordered that the case file be forwarded to the office of the Director for Public Prosecutions for legal advice.
He adjourned the case until Oct. 29 for a ruling on the bail application filed by the defendant.
Earlier, the prosecutor, ASP Clement Okuoimose, told the court on Wednesday that the defendant committed the offence on August 11, 2024, at No. 25, Jegba Quarters, Soglo Road, Badagry, Lagos.
According to Okuoimose, the defendant who is a stepfather to the 15-year-old girl, attempted to have s@xual intercourse with her.