A 36-year-old commercial motorcycle operator locally known as “okada” was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Akwa Ibom State High Court in Uyo for raping a 13-year-old girl.
Anietie Bassey Etim, a native of Ikot Itie Udung in Nsit Atai Local Government Area, was accused of taking the victim who boarded his motorcycle to a church on a lonely path and defiling her repeatedly.
Justice Gabriel Ette in his judgement found the rapist guilty and committed him to 20 years in prison.
“You are to spend the next 20 years in prison, having been found guilty of rape.” Justice Ette ruled.