A headteacher, identified as Benjamin Ogba, has been sentenced by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, to two life sentences for raping two underaged girls, News About Nigeria reports.
Justice Abiola Soladoye gave this verdict in her judgement on Tuesday.
Justice Soladoye noted that the prosecution had proven its case beyond doubt to the satisfaction of the court, adding that the victims are both below the age of seven.
Soladoye, however, held that the evidence of the defence witnesses was tainted with lies, which did not hold water.
According to her, the convict is a serial paedophile, and his testimonies are a pack of lies.
She stated: “The defendant and his fellow defence witnesses were not truthful and credible in their testimonies.
“Their testimonies were a pack of lies and fell asunder like a pack of cards.
“This serial paedophile, a headteacher 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, however, commended the survivors for their courage in speaking up and maintained that any sexual abuse of any sort must be reported and not swept under the carpet.
She further urged parents not to relent in reporting sexual abuse cases to the appropriate authorities.
“Continuous education and awareness of this issue of sexual menace must be at the forefront of all stakeholders in the administration of justice so as to advocate for 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 be registered in the sex offences register as maintained by Lagos State,” she added.
