Man Bags 20 Years Imprisonment For Raping 12-year-Old Church Member

Man Bags 20 Years Imprisonment For Raping 12-year-Old Church Member

Yesterday, the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja delivered a verdict, sentencing Dennis Okubiat to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old church member over a three-month period, resulting in urinary incontinence….READ ALSOExclusive Video: Police Bust Illegal Drink Manufacturing Operation In Lagos, Arrest Four Suspects....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Justice Ismail Ijelu, after reviewing the victim’s testimony and medical report, found Okubiat guilty of the crime. The prosecuting counsel, Babatunde Sunmonu, successfully demonstrated Okubiat’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt on the charge of child defilement under Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

The victim narrated during the trial that she visited Okubiat during an evangelism outreach, as instructed by their pastor to check on absent church members. However, she alleged that Okubiat offered her food, after which she fell asleep and woke up to find herself violated. Okubiat, in his defence, claimed the victim’s family knew him and that he provided food for them when needed.

Justice Ijelu emphasized that Okubiat did not dispute the victim’s testimony and acknowledged her age. Consequently, he sentenced Okubiat to two decades behind bars.