A High Court in Calabar has sentenced a 41-year-old man, Endurance Ime Sandy, to life imprisonment for the rape of an 11-year-old girl. The sentence was handed down on Wednesday, following a trial that lasted several months.
Court Ruling
Justice Blessing Obin Egwu, the presiding judge, stated that based on all evidence presented, the convict was guilty and deserved no mercy. He emphasized that the conviction should serve as a strong lesson to individuals who habitually violate minors.
Appreciation for Support
Barr. James Ibor, principal partner at Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, expressed gratitude to the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Calabar, the Cross River State Police Command, and the Attorney General of Cross River State, Etubom Ededem Ani, for their invaluable roles in investigating the matter. He also thanked Okoi Ukam, Esq., and Mrs. Linda Asuquo for their support.
Ibor noted that the State Government remains committed to protecting and ensuring the safety of children.
