Lekki Chrisland School Supervisor, Adegboyega Adenekan has been sentenced to 60 years imprisonment after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor (2-year-old child).
Justice Sybil Nwaka g of Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court gave the verdict on a count of defilement.
However, Adenekan the accused pleaded not guilty to the rape charges on January 29, 2018.
The Judge disputed this saying, there was overwhelming evidence that proved Adenekan was guilty as charged. Five witness testified against the Chrisland school Supervisor. The pupil and her mother also testified against the accused
In Justice Nwaka’s ruling, she said “This defendant is conscienceless, wicked, an animal, and not fit to walk on the streets.
“I hereby sentence Adegboyega Adenekan to 60 years’ imprisonment. This is the sentence of the court”
The Judge also urged parents to look beyond the aesthetics of the school, instead look at the moral values a school has to offer
“Parents should not be carried away by aesthetics of schools. This case may just be the tip of the iceberg as a lot of our children are suffering in silence.
“Parents should be bold enough to confront teachers and school management because a lot of our children are suffering in silence.
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“I advise or recommend that the education and social welfare ministry workers should visit schools randomly to give them a check.”
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