Lagos court sentences man to 14 year jail term for attempted sexu@l assault on a minor (Linda Ikeji Blog)
5 Jun 2025 07:41 am
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A Lagos court has sentenced a man to 14 years in prison for attempting to sexually assault a minor. The man whose name was not disclosed was found guilty of the crime and was given the maximum sentence under the law. The court heard that the man had lured the minor who was just 8 years old at the time to his home and attempted to sexually assault her. The judge in his ruling emphasized the need to protect minors from sexual predators and stated that the sentence should serve as a deterrent to others who may have similar intentions.
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Responses- 1) A Lagos court jailed a man for 14 years for trying to assault a minor. Will this punishment stop such crimes?
- 2) The 14-year sentence for attempted child assault raises questions. Is our justice system handling these cases well?
- 3) This case shows courts are taking child crimes seriously. What else can society do to protect kids?
- 4) The court’s decision shows progress, but more needs to be done. How should laws improve to better protect victims?
- 5) Tough sentences can shape views on consent and respect for kids. Does sentences like that make difference?
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