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Man Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges Due to Insufficient Evidence
A Lagos court has discharged and acquitted a man accused of sexually assaulting his four-year-old daughter, citing insufficient evidence and failure by the prosecution to present vital witnesses or material evidence.
The case, which centered on allegations of sexual assault by penetration, was dismissed after the judge ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
“The medical evidence alone, though troubling, cannot identify the perpetrator,” the judge stated.
They emphasized that the absence of direct testimony from the alleged survivor created an evidential gap that could not be bridged by hearsay or circumstantial evidence.
The court noted the importance of the principle of presumption of innocence, ruling, “It is better to let nine guilty persons escape than to wrongfully convict one innocent person.”
The judge also highlighted troubling inconsistencies in the defendant’s testimony but maintained that the burden of proof lay with the prosecution.
The prosecution, represented by Mr. Babajide Boye, presented two witnesses: a medical doctor and a police officer. However, their testimony, combined with circumstantial evidence, was deemed insufficient to secure a conviction.
The alleged incident reportedly occurred in December 2017 in the Adore, Ajah area of Lagos State. Following the court’s ruling, the defendant was discharged and acquitted.
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has spoken on Nigeria’s economy, stating that the country lacks a good maintenance culture.
She said “The fact is that endowments alone do not add value. Budgetary allocations alone do not lead to new roads or good maintenance.”
“We lack a maintenance culture in the country. I have to say that. I’m Nigerian, but we need that. We need better ports and digital infrastructure, and lower trade costs. Execution is what matters, and successful execution requires focus. It requires prioritisation.”
Politician and former presidential candidate Peter Obi speaks on President Bola Tinubu’s comments regarding the rising hunger and worsening economic situation in Nigeria.
It can be noted that the President recently stated that hunger has always existed in Nigeria.
Peter Obi responded “I watched with deep concern the statement made by President Bola Tinubu to the Catholic Bishops, that there has always been hunger in Nigeria, even before he was born.”
“While it is true that hunger has been a part of human life and has existed in our country for decades, such a statement appears insensitive to the plight of the millions of Nigerians who face worsening economic hardship today.”
Reports have been shared stating that the Nigerian Army has launched a new programme designed to train and improve the skills of engineers in tackling threats posed by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
The seminar is being organised by the 41 Engineer Brigade of the 1 Division Nigerian Army.
It was stated “Improvised Explosive Devices have become one of the greatest security threats confronting the Nigerian Army in ongoing counter-insurgency operations. Their widespread use has complicated military operations and humanitarian activities in conflict-affected areas.”
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