Lagos court acquits man accused of sexually assaulting his daughter after eight years in custody
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Verified Synthesis~38s readJustice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court held that although the prosecution established that Oyelabi had sexual intercourse with his daughter, it failed to prove that the act was without her consent. The judge said the prosecution’s inability to call the alleged victim to testify was a major weakness in its case, as she was the only person who could directly provide evidence on whether the sexual intercourse was consensual.
Context & Background
- ✦Lagos court has discharged and acquitted a man, Taiwo Oyelabi, who spent more than eight years in custody over allegations that he sexually assaulted his 21-year-old biological daughter, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2021:He commended defence counsel, Mr Onome Akpeneye, for representing Oyelabi pro bono since his arraignment on December 9, 2021.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court held that although the prosecution established that Oyelabi had sexual intercourse with his daughter, it failed to prove that the act was without her consent.
- The judge said the prosecution’s inability to call the alleged victim to testify was a major weakness in its case, as she was the only person who could directly provide evidence on whether the sexual intercourse was consensual.
- Lagos court has discharged and acquitted a man, Taiwo Oyelabi, who spent more than eight years in custody over allegations that he sexually assaulted his 21-year-old biological daughter, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Key Facts:2021: He commended defence counsel, Mr Onome Akpeneye, for representing Oyelabi pro bono since his arraignment on December 9, 2021.
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Lagos court has discharged and acquit
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What is the latest development regarding Lagos State?
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court held that although the prosecution established that Oyelabi had sexual intercourse with his daughter, it failed to prove that the act was without her consent.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Lagos State, Nigeria Police Force.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
He commended defence counsel, Mr Onome Akpeneye, for representing Oyelabi pro bono since his arraignment on December 9, 2021.
