Cross River man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping eight-year-old

A Family Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State capital, has convicted and sentenced a 41-year-old man, Ita Okon, for raping an 8-year-old girl.

Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu of Family Court Two, Calabar, delivered the judgment on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, after finding Okon guilty of all charges.

The Court awarded compensation of N1,000,000 to the survivor.

Commenting on the judgment, Barr. James Ibor, the Principal Counsel of Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), the organization that secured the conviction, commended the court for its fair judgement.

He stated that the judgment was a great feat in the fight against rape in society.

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He commended the Nigerian Police Force, Cross River State, and the state Ministry of Justice for their good work and support in the fight against rape.

“The war against Violence Against Women and Girls must be won,” Ibor said.