Afrocover
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics & Policies
  • Africa-Wide
  • Opinions
  • Exclusive
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Afrocover
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics & Policies
  • Africa-Wide
  • Opinions
  • Exclusive
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Afrocover
No Result
View All Result

Ekiti court sentences man to life imprisonment for raping 10-year-old

By Emmanuel Oluwadola

June 3, 2025
in News
0
Court remands TikTok content creator over alleged cyberbullying of FRSC official
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

A High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti before Justice Adekunle Adeleye has sentenced one Ajewole Olamilekan, 33, to life imprisonment over the rape of a minor.

The court on the other hand discharged and acquitted, a co-accused Omoyajowo Ayo, 25, after the duo were arraigned before the count on two charges bothering on conspiracy and rape.

According to The Hope, the prosecutor, O.B Ayeleso told the court that the defendants on June 29, 2024, at Ayetoro Ekiti within the jurisdiction of the court conspired to rape a 10 -year old girl.

The offence committed was contrary to Section 31(2) of the Child’s Rights Law, Cap.C7, Laws of Ekiti State 2012.

In her statement to the police, the victim said:” Around 6:00 p.m., I went to my father’s friend’s house, Mr Akogba. I met his wife, Aunty Ayo. She gave me food. I sat on the floor eating while she was also eating. After some time, the defendant (also known as Paskolo) knocked on the door and came in. At this point, Aunty Ayo had finished eating and went out.

“The defendant sat on the bed. When I finished eating, I stood up to go outside, but the door had been locked. The defendant grabbed me from behind. I was shouting, but he covered my mouth with his palm. He removed my pants and forcefully inserted his penis into my vagina.

“Afterwards, he brought out a handkerchief from his pocket and used it to clean the blood.

“I was weeping because my vagina was hurting me. When I got home, I narrated what happened to my father,” she concluded.

To prove his case, the prosecutor called five witnesses and tendered the defendant’s statements, CD ROM, Flash Drive, medical report and medical documents as exhibits.

Ajewole Olamilekan spoke through his lawyer in his defence.

The 2nd defendant (Omoyajowo Ayo), was exonerated as she knew nothing about the incident and one witness was called for her case

In his judgement, Justice Adekunle Adeleye said, he did not find any inferable circumstance linking the 2nd defendant (Omoyajowo Ayo) to commit rape with the 1st defendant and thereby acquitted and discharged her.

The prosecution established the essential ingredients of the offence of rape against the 1st defendant beyond reasonable doubt and was found guilty as charged.

In his ruling, Justice Adekunle Adeleye sentenced the 1st defendant (Ajewole Olamilekan) to life imprisonment as provided for by Section 31(2) of the Child’s Rights Law, Cap.C7, Laws of Ekiti State 2012, the judge pronounced.

Related Posts

Healthcare shutdown: nurses to decide on FG’s offer
News

Healthcare shutdown: nurses to decide on FG’s offer

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has scheduled to meet today to review the FG promises made...

by Editor
August 2, 2025
Yelwata, Benue attacks: UNICEF provides aid for children of victims
News

Yelwata, Benue attacks: UNICEF provides aid for children of victims

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has provided study aids to victims of yellow attacks for their educational support....

by Editor
August 2, 2025
LASTMA confirms five fatalities in the Lekki-Epe expressway crashes
News

LASTMA confirms five fatalities in the Lekki-Epe expressway crashes

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed the death of five people and five others who were...

by Jessica Jacob
August 1, 2025
Gov. Mutfwang charges corps members, employers, on patriotism, productivity
News

Gov. Mutfwang charges corps members, employers, on patriotism, productivity

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has called on National Youth Service Corps members and...

by Rasheed Aladejana
August 1, 2025
Next Post
Landlord escapes death as telecom mast crashes on building in Ogun 

Landlord escapes death as telecom mast crashes on building in Ogun 

Afrocover news

The Afrocover team is a group of media enthusiasts that are committed to illuminate information fairness and objective media coverage across Africa. We also cover the depth of African Politics, History, Culture, Entertainment, and the Economy as the case may be.

© 2025 Afrocover – All right reserved

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Loading
Facebook Twitter
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics & Policies
  • Africa-Wide
  • Opinions
  • Exclusive
  • About Us
    • Contact Us

© 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme.