Funke Busari, Lagos
A-43-year old Adelaja Oloyede has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for raping a tailor.
Justice Abiola Soladoye delivered the judgement on Friday after finding Oloyede, a trader, guilty of rape contrary to Section 260 of the Criminal Law of Lagos 2015.
The judge held that the prosecution team of the Lagos State Government had proven its case against the convict beyond reasonable doubts.
“Even if she was his girlfriend as claimed, he does not have a right to have forceful sexual intercourse with her.
“Reviewing the evidence before the court, the court is convinced that the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
“All the stories the defendant told the court in his testimony was mumbo jumbo and riddled with lies.
“The defendant’s conduct is reprehensible and the court is convinced beyond reasonable doubt that the prosecution has proved its case.
