A 21-year-old man from Farm 40 Compound Middle Sabi has been sentenced to a cumulative 30 years in prison for the brutal rap3 of a woman.
The defendant faced three counts of r@pe, stemming from a terrifying incident that unfolded on November 9, 2024.
Under the cover of darkness, the accused approached the complainant’s home, demanding cash with menacing threats.
When she refused, he resorted to vi0lence, breaking a bottle and as_aulting her, ultimately dragging her to a secluded, bushy area where he committed the heinous acts.
According to the details presented in court, the att_ck was not only premeditated but also executed with a complete disregard for the complainant’s well-being, as he r_ped her three times despite her being m3nstruating.
This chilling aspect of the ass_ult underscores the extreme violation and trauma that the victim endured.
The aftermath of the att_ck left the complainant with various inj_ries, which included lacerations across her body and damage to her toes, elbows, and knees.
The complainant took the brave step of reporting the crime to the police the following day, on November 10, 2024.
In a display of swift action, law enforcement officials conducted a raid on the accused’s residence two days later, resulting in his arrest on November 12.
The community, which had been rattled by the news of such a violent act, responded with a mixture of outrage and support for the victim, highlighting the widespread issue of s3xual vi0lence that continues to plague many regions.
During the court proceedings, the gravity of the offenses led to the imposition of a 15-year sentence for each count of rap3.
However, the court ruled that the sentences for the first and second counts would run concurrently, resulting in an effective 30-year prison term for the defendant.
