Lagos man jailed 14 years for attempted rape of teenage daughter

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Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has sentenced a 61-year-old farmer, Abayomi Abraham, to 14 years imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault his 15-year-old biological daughter.

The sentencing took place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, following Abraham’s decision to plead guilty to an amended one-count charge of attempted sexual assault by penetration.

Abraham was originally facing four charges, including defilement, sexual assault by penetration, attempting to procure an abortion, and the indecent treatment of a child. He was arraigned on February 21, 2024, and initially pleaded not guilty.

However, during Monday’s court session, the prosecution, led by Ms. Bukola Okeowo, informed the court that the defendant had opted for a plea bargain, leading to the reduction of the charges.

In his judgment, Justice Oshodi said he was convinced that Abraham understood the implications of his plea and that it was made voluntarily and without coercion. The judge emphasized the gravity of betraying the trust inherent in a parental relationship.

“The survivor in this case is your biological daughter, who was only 15 years old at the time of the offence,” Justice Oshodi stated. “As her father, you held a position of absolute trust and responsibility. You were meant to be her protector, her guide, and her safe harbour. Instead, you violated that sacred trust in the most despicable manner possible.”

The judge further ruled that Abraham’s 14-year prison term would be backdated to August 31, 2022—the date of his initial remand in custody. In addition, the convict’s name is to be entered into the Lagos State Sexual Offenders Register, in compliance with Sections 33 and 38 of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency Law of 2021.

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