Mixed reactions after court sentences man to life imprisonment for attack on Almajiris

• The Sokoto Court of Appeal sentenced Sani Ibrahim to life imprisonment for sexually abusing two Quran course students.
• Judge Ebiowei Tobi emphasized that the victims’ statements and medical evidence provided solid grounds for a harsher sentence
• While the decision received mixed reactions from Nigerians, some praised it as a landmark decision for child protection

With a definitive decision, the Supreme Court sokoto He sentenced Sani Ibrahim to life imprisonment for assault and sexual abuse of two Quran course students, known as Almajiris.

Delivering the unanimous verdict, Judge Ebiowei Tobi criticized the lower court’s initial three-year sentence, saying it did not adequately address the seriousness of the crime.

According to Judge Tobi, the statements of the victims identified as prosecution witnesses 2 and 3 (PW2 and PW3) and a medical report confirming the penetration provided crucial evidence for the conviction for sexual offence. Daily Trust reported.

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“These are direct eyewitness statements that should not be ignored by the lower court,” Judge Tobi said.

The court declared this a crime against nature

Judge Tobi expressed his disapproval of the initial decision, emphasizing that the crime committed was both morally reprehensible and “a crime against nature.”

According to The Punch, the judge noted the importance of setting a higher standard for justice in cases of abuse against vulnerable children.

“I therefore set aside the lower court’s decision and sentence the defendant to life imprisonment,” he affirmed.

The Supreme Court decision was praised

Following the court’s decision, State Chief Legal Counsel Murtala Gidanmadi expressed his support and described the decision as a turning point in ensuring justice for victims of abuse.

“This decision is not just about punishment, but also about protecting society and serving as a deterrent to those who consider committing such unnatural acts,” Gidanmadi said.

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Nigerians reacted to the Supreme Court decision

However, this development sparked reactions As @vibes_n_clout said, from Nigerians at X:

“The law in Nigeria is for the poor. Your rich politicians will have almost zero account balance before they enter politics, then they will build mansions that are not commensurate with their earnings but that is okay. Let’s blame ignorance, religion and tribalism. Your choice”

@StephenOsitadi2 said:

“But Wike attacked them in Fct.”

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Inside another development, legit.ng He said he was making a move to address what he called the “shame” caused by the increase in the number of beggars. AbujaMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike He issued an order to begin arresting beggars in the capital next week.

The announcement, made at the flag ceremony for the construction of a new road in Katampe Region on Tuesday, pointed out the determined stance of the former administration. Rivers State The governor will try to prevent, in his words, an alarming increase in the number of begging on the streets. FCT.

Source: Legit.ng