LAGOS MOJ LIST POSSIBLE CHARGES AGAINST BABA IJESHA

 The Lagos State Ministry of Justice through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Team has issued a Press Release stating that its Department of Public Prosecutions is awaiting the case file of Baba Ijesa, the comedian who has been in the custody of State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department of the Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Panti, Lagos for allegedly defiling a 14-year old girl.

THE SQUIB obtained an electronic copy of the Press Release , which contained possible charges that will be filed against Baba Ijesa. It will be recalled that there are rumours that Baba Ijesa will be released as there are no charges against him, which the Lagos State Police Command has denied.

Find below the excerpts of the Press Release: 

"PRESS RELEASE- Re Baba Ijesha case

This is to inform members of the public that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Team is actively following up on the Baba Ijesha’s case, we are also in direct contact with the complainant with a view to providing the necessary support. 

We confirm that the duplicate case file has been forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice. For avoidance of doubt, the following allegations are being considered: 

(1) Sexual Assault by Penetration- S 261 of the Criminal law of Lagos State, 2015 punishable by Life imprisonment 

(2) Attempted Sexual Assault by Penetration-S262 of the Criminal law , punishable by 14 years imprisonment 

(3) Sexual Assault- S263 of the Criminal Law, punishable by 3 years imprisonment 

(4) Indecent treatment of a child- S135 of the Criminal Law punishable by 7 years imprisonment 

We have absolute confidence in the criminal justice system, as well as social support structures in Lagos State in ensuring justice is served in this matter and most importantly, the survivor receives the relevant support on her journey towards healing. 

We therefore use this medium to reiterate Lagos State Government’s position of zero tolerance to all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and our firm commitment in ensuring justice for survivors. "

Signed

Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response team