Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of a Lagos State Sexual Offences Court has sentenced a 45-year-old pastor, Ndukwe Ogbu, to 25 years in prison for assault and related charges involving his 14-year-old daughter.
The court found Ogbu guilty on a three-count charge brought against him by the Lagos State government. Justice Abike-Fadipe ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.
The judge noted that Ogbu showed no remorse, despite his plea for leniency, claiming he had other children to care for. The court observed the evident trauma experienced by the victim, who had been in the care of the government for three years before testifying. (Guardian)
