More Details Emerge In Allegation Of Sexually Assaulting A Minor Against Baba Ijesha

Labule Thomas

Fresh details have emerged in the sexual assault case against actor Olanrewaju James Omiyinka better known as Baba Ijesha.

The actor who has been in detention at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos state since April 19, 2021 is accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

Reports across social media space claimed he raped the minor.

Lagos state commissioner for Police, Hakeem Odumosu provided clarity into the case in the face of raging controversy at a media interaction held on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Odumosu explained- in a report monitored by societynow.ng on thenationonlineng.net – that “You don’t do trial on the pages of newspapers. There are two issues in Baba Ijesha’ case. One is the allegation that he defiled a girl seven-years-ago .The girl is now 14 years old. At that time no compliant or report was made to the police.

“Last week, a video went viral where he was arrested for having sexual assault. What is meant by indecent assault? When a man touches a woman where he is not supposed to without her authority or consent.

“Baba Ijesha admitted that he sexually assaulted the girl. The case of defilement that happened seven years ago is still under thorough investigations and will require some scientific work.

“Sexual assault is a bailable offence. It is not like rape. No allegation of rape was made against him. Throughout yesterday, they were all with me, including the girl that was assaulted and Baba Ijesha’ himself. I listened to them, one after the other.

“We have compiled the case file and we have sent it to the office of DPP and the office of the Attorney General of Lagos State for legal advice.

“Once that comes out, action will be taken based on legal advice. Till then, Baba Ijesha’ is still in our custody. The case is bailable but we have not considered him for bail.”