Lagos court sentences man to 14 years for attempted sexual assault of 14-year-old girl

Lagos court sentences man to 14 years for attempted sexual assault of 14-year-old girl

The Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has sentenced Damilare Adewale to 14 years’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to charges related to the attempted sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. Justice Rahman Oshodi delivered the ruling after the prosecution successfully discharged the burden of proof, in line with Section 135(1) of the Evidence Act, 2011. The court heard testimonies from the survivor and her guardian, …

The events occurred on the night of May 24-25, according to the court's order on the basis of the complaint filed by Víct...