He argued that having questioned him about the seriousness of his act, the latter threatened him; He underlined in conclusion that he learned later that his minor daughter in question was carrying a pregnancy of which the author was none other than the accused; Moreover, he produced a copy of the birth certificate which records the birth of his daughter D.M., which occurred on 29 May, 1999; During the preliminary investigation, D.M. claimed to have lived in a conjugal relationship with the respondent for several months; She later admitted carrying a pregnancy of three (03) months; She further admitted that Y.A. suggested that she stay at home until six (06) months of pregnancy without informing her father; When questioned in turn, Y.A. insinuated that he had had intimate relationship with D.M., prior to his professional relationship with her father; He specified that she had previously run away and ended up in Abidjan; He also admitted having lived in a conjugal relationship with the complainant's minor daughter for four (04) months, while denying having abducted her; He pointed out that D.M.'s father was unaware of the existence of this relationship. When accused of kidnapping a minor, Y.A. acknowledged the said facts, and now insinuated that the victim's father was aware of their intimate relationship; Appearing at the hearing as a detainee, he claimed to be responsible for D.M’s pregnancy; He continued by observing that D.M’s father was not unaware of their relationship; Also, he reiterated his previous statements; He added that, moreover, D.M. told her that she was twenty (20) years old. At the hearing, she declared she was actually seventeen (17) years old; She added that the defendant was her partner and that she loved him; As for D.T., he reiterated his statements at the preliminary inquiry; Subsequently, he declared not wanting to constitute a civil party: 2

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