Family Court ll sitting in Calabar has sentenced one Mr Endurance Ime Sandy, to life imprisonment for the rape of an 11-year-old girl.

The sentence was handed down Wednesday, following the conclusion of the trial that lasted after several months.

Pronouncing the verdict, the prisiding judge, Justice Blessing Obin Egwu said from all evidence available to him. the convict was guilty and deserved no mercy.

He said the conviction should serve as a big lesson to individuals whose stock-in-trade is to violate minors.

However, principal partner at Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, Barr. James Ibor, expressed appreciation to the 13 Brigade of Nigerian Army Calabar, the Cross River State Police Command, the Attorney General of Cross River State, Etubom Ededem Ani, for the invaluable roles they played in the investigation of the matter.

“They provided invaluable support to the investigators and the child throughout the course of this case. A big thank you to Okoi Ukam, Esq and Mrs Linda Asuquo”, he wrote in his statement.

He said the commitment of the State Government to protecting and ensuring safety of children was unwavering.