According to Sahara Reporters, Baba Ijesha who was arrested in april for harassing a 14 year old girl, is on the verge of being imprisoned for life after the video where he was caught in the act on camera was leaked.
It was gathered in the statement made by the Lagos State Police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi that the Nollywood actor aged 48 was reported to had defiled the minor when she was just 7 and was seen trying to harass her 7 years later.
The Lagos State government has approved the lawsuit against him based on precursory discovery explaining that he will be charged for the following.
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While some agreed with the possibility of life imprisonment, many argued that terrorists and murderers should get life imprisonment…
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Indecent treatment of a child, punishable by 7 years imprisonment.
Defilement of a Child, which is punishable by life imprisonment.
Sexual Assault by Penetration also punishable by life imprisonment.
Attempted Sexual Assault by Penetration, punishable by 14 years imprisonment.
Sexual Assault, punishable by three years imprisonment.
The Minor’s Guardian, who is an actress and comedienne by name princess Adekola Adekanya reported the case on 19th April, 2021 at Sabo Police Station and later moved to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos for futher investigation.
Lagosians and Nigerians have been assured that all charges would be filed appropriately