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Ikeja Court Delivers Tough Sentence in Child Abuse Case

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9 months ago

January 20, 2026

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Ikeja child abuse conviction as Lagos court sentences man to double life imprisonment for defiling a minor entrusted to his care

The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday delivered a landmark judgement, sentencing Olumuyiwa Adjoto to double life imprisonment for sexually abusing his wife’s six year old niece.

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The ruling marks a significant Ikeja Child Abuse Conviction and underscores the judiciary’s firm stance against crimes involving minors.

Justice Rahman Oshodi, who presided over the case, held that the prosecution successfully proved two of the three charges against the defendant beyond reasonable doubt.

Adjoto was found guilty of defilement and sexual assault by penetration but was discharged on the count of indecent treatment of a child.

In his judgement, the court described the offences as grave and deeply troubling, stressing that the harm caused to the child could have lasting consequences.

Justice Oshodi noted that the survivor had been entrusted to the convict’s care, making the abuse a profound betrayal of trust.

Medical evidence presented during the trial detailed the severe physical and psychological impact of the abuse on the child.

The expert testimony highlighted immediate effects such as fear, social withdrawal and emotional distress, as well as potential long term consequences including anxiety, depression and difficulty forming relationships later in life.

Consequently, the court sentenced Adjoto to life imprisonment on each of the two counts, ordering that both sentences run concurrently. The judge said the punishment reflected society’s strong condemnation of crimes committed against children.

Justice Oshodi also directed that Adjoto’s name be entered into the Lagos State Sex Offenders Register in line with provisions of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency Law, 2021.

During the trial, the prosecution, led by State Counsel Bukola Okeowo, called four witnesses, including the survivor, her mother, a medical practitioner and an investigating police officer. Adjoto testified in his defence as the sole defence witness.

The prosecution told the court that the offences occurred on April 22, 2022, in the Badagry area of Lagos, after the child was left in the defendant’s care.

The offences were said to contravene Sections 137 and 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

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The Ikeja Child Abuse Conviction has been widely described as a strong reminder of the legal consequences awaiting perpetrators of sexual violence against minors and a reaffirmation of the state’s commitment to protecting children.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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18 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.