Benjamin Ogba, a head teacher, has been sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday by Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offenses and Domestic Violence Court for defiling two minor girls, both of whom are seven years old.
According to the judge, the prosecution satisfied the court with its proof of defilement, establishing it beyond a reasonable doubt.
She ruled that the defense witnesses’ evidence was tainted with lies and was therefore unreliable.
The prisoner was referred to by Soladoye as a “serial paedophile,” and his statements were a “pack of lies.”
She said, “The convict and his fellow defence witnesses were not truthful and credible in their testimonies during the trial. Their testimonies were a pack of lies and fell asunder like a pack of cards.
“This serial paedophile, a head teacher, who is expected to teach his students morals, stooped so low and defiled the underage girls. What a shame!
“This irresponsible and randy teacher who teaches his students nonsense should be locked away,” she ruled.
The two survivors were commended by the judge for their bravery in confronting their attacker in court. According to her, all forms of sexual abuse need to be reported and not ignored.
Additionally, Soladoye urged parents to report cases of sexual abuse to the proper authorities without giving up.
“Continuous education and awareness of this issue of sexual menace must be at the forefront of all stakeholders in the administration of justice to advocate the rights of young children.
“The defendant, having been found guilty of the two counts bordering on defilement, is hereby sentenced to life imprisonment on each of the counts.
“The sentencing will, however, run concurrently and his name registered in the Sex Offences Register as maintained by the Lagos State,” she said.
Three witnesses were called by Mr. Olusola Soneye, the state prosecutor, and four by the defense attorney during the trial.
According to the prosecutor, the offence was committed by the convict at Shalom Private School, Oke-Ira Road, Ebutte Metta in Lagos, between April and May 10, 2019.
He claimed that Ogba defiled the two survivors by engaging in illicit sex with them.
The prosecutor revealed that one of the girls opened up to her mother about it, which led to the case being reported to the police. The prosecutor claimed that the offense violated Section 137 of the Lagos State 2015 Criminal Laws.
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