- The convict was sentenced by Justice Rahman after he was re-arraigned on an amended charge
In Lagos State, one Emmanuel Adedigba has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault his neighbour’s 14-year-old daughter.
The 55-year-old defendant was convicted and sentenced on Monday by the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court.
The convict was sentenced by Justice Rahman after he was re-arraigned on an amended charge.
The convict was earlier arraigned on the charge of defilement which he pleaded not guilty to.
During the trial, the prosecution counsel, I.D. Solarin called two witnesses.
He disclosed that the convict committed the crime on or about the year, 2019, and on the 11th day of May, 2021.
Solarin said the offence happened in the Iseri Osun area of Lagos State.
However, on the adjourned date for the continuation of trial which was Monday, the prosecution informed the court that the defendant had agreed to a plea bargain.
According to the prosecution, the charge on the ammended information was the offence of attempt to commit sexual assault by penetration.
The offence contravened section 262 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015.
The defense counsel, O.S. Fasule confirmed that the defendant understood the implications of the plea bargain he signed
The defendant also confirmed his signature on the agreement.
He stated that he understood the implications of the plea bargain he signed, adding that he was not forced to sign the plea bargain agreement.
While delivering the judgment, Justice Rahman Oshodi said he was satisfied with the evidence of the prosecution establishing the offence of attempt to commit sexual assault by penetration.
The judge also put the plea bargain sentence into consideration.
He said, “I have considered the plea bargain signed by the defendant and his counsel, O.S. Fasule.
“Consequently, I sentence the defendant to 14 years imprisonment from the date of his remand, June 15, 2021”
“The defendant is to have his name registered in the Sex Offenders Registry. He is to be held in the Ikoyi correctional facility.”
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