Segun Shina, a herbalist, was found guilty of attempting to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl with epilepsy in Lagos and was given a 14-year prison sentence.
According to reports, Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offence and Domestic Violence Court jailed the herbalist on Tuesday.
The herbalist entered a plea bargain agreement and pled guilty to an amended one-count charge of attempted sexual assault.
Delivering judgment, Justice Oshodi held that the evidence before the court, coupled with the defendant’s voluntary guilty plea, proved his culpability.
“I must emphasize that the original charge carried a maximum penalty of life imprisonment,” the judge said.
“You exploited a vulnerable child who sought healing for epilepsy, betraying the trust placed in you as a traditional healer.
“I have considered your plea for leniency, the submissions of your lawyer and the prosecutor. I hereby sentence you to 14 years’ imprisonment.
“You shall have no direct or indirect contact with the survivor’s family, and your name shall be registered as a s3x offender under the law,” Oshodi added.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
