Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court
10 Dec
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced a teacher, John Osifo, to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil. Delivering judgment, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved the charge of defilement against Osifo beyond every reasonable doubt. Oshodi noted that the convict breached the trust that was entrusted…
6 Jun 2024
Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, yesterday, convicted and sentenced a 54 year-old man, Monday John to 14 years imprisonment for attempts to commit sexual assault by penetration on a 13 year old girl.
9 May 2024
Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, yesterday, sentenced a man, Success Odigoma Ude, to 14 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy with hearing and speech impairment.
24 Apr 2024
A Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, yesterday, convicted and sentenced a 32-year-old software engineer, Chukwudi Anyanwu to life imprisonment for having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old neighbour’s daughter.
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Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, yesterday, heard how a defendant, Lukman Alade, allegedly made incision on the private part of an 18-year-old girl and assaulted her sexually.
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