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The Lagos State Domestic And Sexual Violence Team, DSVRT,says it will likely press four charges against the embattled actor,Olarenwaju Omiyinka,popularly known as Baba Ijesha who had been a guest of the Police for alleged defilement of a minor.
The agency also said Omiyinka’s case file has case file been handed overb to the Directorate of Public Prosecution, DPP for legal advice.
The agency stated that it is in touch with the complainant with a view of providing the necessary support,just as it confirmed that four major charge of sexual assault are likely to be pressed against Baba Ijesha, one of which attracts life imprisonment, the charge of Sexual Assault by penetration contrary to Section 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The second charge which is Attempted Sexual Assault by Penetration – Section 262 of the Criminal law is punishable by 14 years imprisonment.
The third one is Sexual Assault – Section 263 of the Criminal Law, punishable by 3 years imprisonment,while the fourth charge is indecent treatment of a child – Section 135 of the Criminal Law punishable by 7 years imprisonment.
The agency in a statement reaffirmed confidence in the criminal justice system, as well as social support structures in Lagos State in ensuring justice is served in this matter and most importantly, it added that the survivor will receive the relevant support on her journey towards healing.
It also assured that the Lagos State Government’s position of zero tolerance to all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and firm commitment in ensuring justice for survivors.
