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:
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