The Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has indeed sentenced 61-year-old teacher Igwe Ngozi to 14 years imprisonment for the sexual assault of a 7-year-old child. Here’s what we know about the case:
– Conviction Details: Ngozi was convicted after pleading guilty to an amended one-count charge of attempted sexual assault by penetration, which carries a minimum sentence of 14 years imprisonment.
– Sentence: Justice Rahman Oshodi handed down the 14-year sentence, emphasizing Ngozi’s breach of trust as a teacher and the trauma inflicted upon the victim.
– Registration as Sex Offender: Ngozi will be registered as a sex offender under Sections 33 and 38 of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency Law of Lagos State 2021.
– Initial Charge: Ngozi was initially charged with sexual assault by penetration, punishable by life imprisonment, but opted for a plea bargain.
– Incident: The incident occurred in February 2019 at Linsey Nursery and Primary School on Alpha Beach Road, Lekki, Lagos, where Ngozi inserted his finger into the victim’s vagina.
– Impact: The court noted the physiological trauma caused to the victim and considered this in determining the sentence.
