Crime
Abuja Businessman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Rape of Two Minors
Abuja Businessman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Rape of Two Minors
By: Michael Mike
The FCT High Court sitting in Maitama, presided over by Justice Samira Bature has sentenced an Abuja–based businessman, Chika Adionye, 42 years old, to life imprisonment for rape of two minors.
The two minors who were aged 7 and 8 years at the time of their rape, are cousins.
A statement on Friday by the Press Officer of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Vincent Adekoye said the convict was arrested by the operatives of the agency in 2016 at Kara Majiji Community of Airport Road, a suburb of the FCT, following a petition by the mother of one of the victims.
The convict was accused of luring both children into his apartment shortly after his wife left home and violently raped them, one after the other.
He was charged to court for rape and offensive conduct contrary to Section 1 and 5 of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP) 2015.
His trial began in 2016 but the case suffered a setback including the convict jumping bail and fleeing to Imo State. He was, however, tracked and re-arrested a few years later.
He was arraigned on the 7th of February 2022 on a 4-count charge. On the 15th of December 2023, he was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Delivering the judgment, the judge stated that: “Having considered all evidence adduced by the prosecution in this case, the prosecution having proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and following the sentencing guidelines in line with Section 1 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015, I convict you as charged and sentence you to Life Imprisonment..”
Speaking on the development, the Director General of NAPTIP, Prof. Fatima Waziri–Azi commended the judiciary for delivering a commensurable punishment.
The DG while appreciating all frontline respondents who collaborated with NAPTIP throughout the progression of the case, assured that NAPTIP shall continue to ensure a violence free nation.
The present conviction was the second life imprisonment for rape and the fourth rape conviction in 2023.
Abuja Businessman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Rape of Two Minors
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Bauchi
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 82, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have foiled a kidnap attempt in Jigi village, Lere District of Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, rescuing four abducted persons.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:05 p.m. on April 28 when troops deployed at Bafawa Balewa responded to intelligence on a kidnapping incident in the area.
The sources disclosed that on sighting advancing troops, the kidnappers abandoned their victims and fled into nearby bushes.
According to the sources, the four rescued victims were immediately secured and later handed over to the Chairman of Miyetti Allah, Lere District, for identification and further necessary action.
They added that troops have intensified patrols in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activity along the axis
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Bauchi
Troops Arrest Impostor Operating Illegal Checkpoint in Nasarawa
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested an impostor allegedly posing as a soldier while operating an illegal checkpoint in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 5:40 p.m. on April 27 at Iyorugwa community following credible intelligence.
The sources disclosed that the suspect was found extorting members of the public while impersonating military personnel and mounting an unauthorised checkpoint in the area.
According to the sources, items recovered from the suspect included a camouflage jacket, two waist belts, and other sundry materials.
They added that the suspect and recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops Arrest Impostor Operating Illegal Checkpoint in Nasarawa
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Enugu
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued four victims along Akama–Iwollo Road in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on April 28 when troops deployed at Roadblock Akama responded to credible intelligence on suspected kidnapping activities along the axis.
The sources disclosed that on arrival at the scene, troops found an abandoned vehicle and a motorcycle believed to have been used by the attackers.
According to the sources, the troops engaged the suspected kidnappers, forcing them to flee and abandon four abducted victims at the scene.
The rescued victims, along with recovered items, were handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation and necessary action.
They added that troops have intensified patrols and surveillance in the area to track down the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activity along the route.
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims in Enugu
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