Convicted Rapist listed In Ekiti Sex Offenders Register For Raping 3-year-Old Girl

In a significant move, the Ekiti State Government has taken a bold step in addressing cases of sexual offenses by naming and shaming Seun Olarewaju, an 18-year-old individual currently serving a 30-month prison sentence at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ado Ekiti, for the heinous act of raping a 3-year-old girl……..CONTINUE READING

A public notice issued by the state Ministry of Justice confirms that the perpetrator has now been officially registered in the Ekiti State Sex Offenders’ Register, emphasizing the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in dealing with such grave offenses.

Seun Olarewaju faced legal consequences when he was arraigned before Justice Adeniyi Familoni of the High Court in Ado Ekiti on June 6, 2022. The charge against him detailed the disturbing incident, accusing Olarewaju of raping a three-year-old girl on August 6, 2021, in Ado Ekiti, violating section 31(1) of the Child Right Law, Cap C7, Laws of Ekiti State, 2012.

During the court proceedings, the victim’s mother provided crucial evidence, narrating her discovery of the assault the day after it occurred. Her testimony highlighted the distressing condition of her daughter’s private parts