The Lagos State Domestic and segxwal Violence Team DSVT says it is actively following the Baba Ijesha defilement case.
Baba Ijesha, a Nollywood actor has been accused of molesting a minor. In a statement released this afternoon, DSVT says it is following up on the case and has absolute confidence in the criminal justice system in the state.
Read the statement below
This is to inform members of the public that the Lagos State Domestic and segxwal Violence Team is actively following up on the Baba Ijesha’s case, we are also in direct contact with the complainant with a view to providing the necessary support.
We confirm that the duplicate case file has been forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice. For avoidance of doubt, the following allegations are being considered:
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(1) segxwal Assault by Penetration- S 261 of the Criminal law of Lagos State, 2015 punishable by Life imprisonment
(2) Attempted segxwal Assault by Penetration-S262 of the Criminal law , punishable by 14 years imprisonment
(3) segxwal Assault- S263 of the Criminal Law, punishable by 3 years imprisonment
(4) Indecent treatment of a child- S135 of the Criminal Law punishable by 7 years imprisonment
(2) Attempted segxwal Assault by Penetration-S262 of the Criminal law , punishable by 14 years imprisonment
(3) segxwal Assault- S263 of the Criminal Law, punishable by 3 years imprisonment
(4) Indecent treatment of a child- S135 of the Criminal Law punishable by 7 years imprisonment
We have absolute 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, the survivor receives the relevant support on her journey towards healing.
We therefore use this medium to reiterate Lagos State Government’s position of zero tolerance to all forms of segxwal and Gender-Based Violence and our firm commitment in ensuring justice for survivors.
Signed
Lagos State Domestic and segxwal Violence Response team
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