37 Year Old Man Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison For Touching Teenage Girl’s Breast in Lagos

On Monday last week, at around 7:30p.m while she was returning home, Abu allegedly accosted her at Baale Bus Stop Akowonjo, and touched her breast without seeking her consent.

The girl instantly slapped Abu back in retaliation and he hit her with a plank. She reportedly fell, became unconscious and was rushed to a hospital.

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The matter was reported to authorities and Abu was later arrested and attached to Shasha Police Station who then reported the case to Domestic, Sexual Violence Response Team, (DSVRT). 

Delivering her judgment, Osusanmi said the offence contravened Section 135 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011.

Reacting to the judgement, Coordinator of DSVRT,  Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, said:

“While we are pleased with this conviction, this case depicts the current height of impunity with which abusers act.

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“The success of this conviction can be linked to DSVRT’s early engagement with the concerned victim and collaboration with the police, who despite the pleas and pressures from members of the society, ensured that the case was charged to court.

“The role of the society in encouraging victims to speak out, protect victims and encourage justice is now crucial more than ever.”

Vivour-Adeniyi also disclosed that: ”The defendant’s name and details have been entered into the Sex Offenders Register.