Man sentenced to 7 years imprisonment for Molesting 12-year-old girl

 An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on Friday sentenced one Gafar Asimiyu to seven years in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl.

The prosecutor, Mr Olayiwola Oloso, had told the court that the accused committed the crime on Feb.18, 2013 in Yemetu area of Ibadan.

In his ruling, the presiding judge, Justice Maruf Adegbola said evidence before him showed that the accused was guilty of the charge of rape preferred against him.

“The medical report from Adeoyo Hospital indicated that there was forceful penetration in the private part of the victim,’’ he said.

Adegbola further said the statement of the accused did not contradict that of the victim, adding that it helped to strengthen the case against him.

The judge further said the testimony of the accused in the court was an afterthought.

“The earlier statement made by the accused with the investigating police officer indicated that the accused had sexual intercourse with the victim without her consent.
“The prosecution was able to prove the case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt.”

Adegbola said though Section 259 of the Criminal Code of Oyo State provides a life sentence for offenders; he sentenced Asimiyu to seven years imprisonment.

“Base on the plea made by counsel to the accused, the court hereby sentence Asimiyu to seven years imprisonment.’’

NAN quoted Justice Adegbola as saying that the sentence should start from today, May 5.