Lagos Man Gets Double Life Jail for Defiling Wife’s 6-Year-Old Niece
A Lagos man, Olumuyiwa Adjoto, has been sentenced to double life imprisonment for defiling his wife’s 6-year-old niece, following his conviction on two counts of defilement and sexual assault by penetration. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, after the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt two of the three counts filed against Adjoto. He was discharged on the third count of indecent treatment of a child.
Adjoto was charged by the Lagos State Government on a three-count charge of defilement, sexual assault by penetration, and indecent treatment of a child.
During the trial, the State Counsel, Ms Bukola Okeowo, called four witnesses: the survivor, her mother, a medical officer, and an investigative police officer. Adjoto testified as the sole defense witness.
The prosecution informed the court that the offences occurred on April 22, 2022, around 1:00 p.m. opposite Erubami House, Primary School Road, Mowo, Badagry, Lagos State, when the child was left in his care while the wife went to the market.
The offences were stated to contravene Sections 137 and 261 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos, 2015.
Justice Oshodi found Adjoto guilty of defilement and sexual assault by penetration, noting the gravity of the offences and the severe psychological and physical impact on the child.
“You penetrated her vagina and anus, causing immense physical and psychological trauma,” Oshodi said.
“Dr Olatunji testified about the devastating effects on the child, including fear, difficulty trusting people, social withdrawal, possible urinary incontinence, and declining academic performance. Long-term effects may include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and difficulty maintaining relationships.”
The judge sentenced Adjoto to life imprisonment on both counts, with the sentences set to run concurrently. In addition, the court ordered that his name be entered into the Sex Offenders Register maintained by the Lagos State Government, in accordance with Sections 33 and 38 of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency Law 2021.
“These sentences reflect society’s condemnation of such heinous acts against children,” the judge added.