Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja has sentenced Elistan Kumagbo to life imprisonment for defiling two sisters.

The sisters are aged eight and four years.  The judge held that the prosecution had proven the case of defilement and sexual assault by penetration beyond reasonable doubt.

The prosecution has stated that the convict committed the offence on February 6, 2021 at No 34 Olowolagba Street, Yaba Lagos. He was arraigned on May 4, 2022, and he pleaded not guilty to the charge bordering on defilement.

However, while delivering judgment yesterday, Justice Oshodi found him guilty as charged. The judge held that the two sisters, who are survivors, gave detailed and corroborating evidence on the matter.

“The convicts oral confession to the father, confessional statement at the police station during investigation and medical reports confirmed sexual abuse.

“Elistan Kumagbo you have been found guilty of two serious offences against children, one is defilement of an eight-year old girl , and sexual assault by penetration of a four-year old baby.

“You exploited their vulnerability and betrayed the trust of their family.
“I heard evidence of how you repeatedly subjected these young girls to sexual abuse.  You have shown no remorse for your actions, throughout your trial. You denied knowing these children,” the judge said.

The judge further held that Section 137 of the Criminal Law prescribes life imprisonment, and Section 261 of the  Criminal Law prescribes life imprisonment for sexual assault by penetration.

“Having considered the circumstances of this case, I hereby sentenced you to life imprisonment on count one and as well on count two. The sentences shall run concurrently,” she said. Justice Oshodi therefore ordered that his name should be registered as a sex offender.