University lecturer sentenced to life imprisonment over sexual assault in Lagos

• Kolawole Muyiwa, a former lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, has reportedly bagged life imprisonment for rape
• Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court, ruled that the prosecution proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt
• The judge cited the survivor’s detailed testimony and the defendant’s admission of requesting a relationship and noted that as a lecturer, the convict occupied a position of trust, which he abused

Varsity lecturer sentenced to life imprisonment in Lagos court.
Photo credit: Federal High Court NigeriaSource: FacebookLecturer jailed for life, court gives reasonLagos court declares ex-lecturer a sex offenderKolawole Muyiwa I have found you guilty of rape contrary to section 260 of the criminal law chapter 17 volume laws of Lagos state 2015.I note that you are a first-time offender with no criminal record, and you are married with three children. You also served as a part time lecturer.As a part-time lecturer, you occupied the position of trust and authority which you abused.The victim was a student at the institution where you taught.Section 260 of the criminal law describes life imprisonment punishment for your crime, and that is what I shall sentence you to. You shall also be registered as a sex offender.”To be together, to talk, relate with one another, but not for sexual relationship. He denied the allegations.”

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