During the trial, the prosecution led by Mrs K. O. Sarunmi said that on May 20, 2012, the convict, who resided in the ground floor of a high-rise building sneaked into the pupil’s apartment upstairs and defiled her. Read more:
Delivering judgment, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, held that the convicted Anthony after considering all evidence and was satisfied that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.“I, therefore, find you guilty of the defilement of PW1 . The incidences of the offence of defilement and rape has increased astronomically in the society; this sentence should serve as a deterrent.“I, therefore, sentence you to 15 years imprisonment with no option of fine,” Justice Taiwo said.
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