An Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday convicted and sentenced a part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Kolawole Muyiwa, to life imprisonment for raping a student.

Justice Rahman Oshodi, who handed down the jail term, held that the prosecution was able to prove the ingredients of defilement against the convict beyond reasonable doubt.

The charge stated that Muyiwa committed the offence on October 11, 2021, at the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Oto-Ijanikin, Lagos State.

When he was arraigned on October 6, 2023, Muyiwa pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.

During the trial, the prosecution called three witnesses: the victim, a lawyer and vice chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Badagry branch, Caroline Ibe, and the Investigation Police Officer, Olufunke.

While delivering the judgment, Justice Oshodi noted that the convict was a part-time lecturer at the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education now Lagos State University of Education.

The judge held that the testimonies of the survivor corroborated those of the lawyer and the IPO.

“The survivor, in her testimony before the court, said, “On October 11, 2021, she arrived early for a departmental meeting scheduled for 10 am. While waiting outside her classroom, the convict approached and requested her to get him food though she initially declined due to her pending meeting.

“She later followed Muyiwa to get a flask to buy the food. He led her to the office. When they got inside the office, the convict said he no longer wanted the food but needed help to mark some examination scripts.

“She added that Muyiwa went outside, returned and then locked the passage gate and office door,” Oshodi said.

The victim in her evidence also told the court that when electricity was restored, Muyiwa pulled down the window curtain and turned on the light, claiming the sun’s reflection was affecting the office.

She added that Muyiwa asked if she had a boyfriend to which she said no.

“He suddenly pushed me down the plastic chair I was sitting on. He overpowered me and forcefully removed my trousers. I was menstruating at the time, but he removed my sanitary pad and had forceful sexual intercourse with me.

The survivor said after he had sex with her, he said ‘What you refused to give me willingly, I have taken it by force.”

Ibe in her testimony testified that the survivor contacted her in November 2021, and she then interviewed the survivor.

She also stated that she visited the crime scene and met with the school authority.

However, several documents were tendered and admitted in evidence including medical reports.

Muyiwa, who is a married man and also a father of three, in his defence, denied raping the survivor.

He testified that on October 11, 2021, when he came to the college to record and submit scripts, he met the survivor who offered to help him carry his bag, upon reaching the gate.

The convict told the court that he asked her if she could help record scores which she agreed. But she informed him that she had a meeting.

Muyiwa also told the court that he asked the survivor for a relationship while inside his office and she accepted.

He explained that the relationship meant was, “To be together, to talk, relate with one another, but not for a sexual relationship.”

The convict’s counsel, Dr G.O Erenta, in his final written address, had told the court to discharge and acquit Muyiwa as the evidence of the survivor was fictitious and no corroborating evidence was established.

Justice Oshodi in his judgement found Muyiwa guilty of the offence of rape.

He held that the survivor gave a detailed account of how the convict raped her even under cross-examination.

“Also, the convict’s admission of asking the survivor for a relationship though he claimed to be a platonic relationship.

“Kolawole Muyiwa, I have found you guilty of rape contrary to Section 260 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

“I note that you are a first-time offender with no criminal record, and you are married with three children and also served as a part-time lecturer. However, the gravity of the offence committed cannot be overlooked.

“As a part-time lecturer, you occupied the position of trust and authority which you abused; the victim was a student at the institution where you taught.

[b]“Section 260 of the Criminal Law proscribes life imprisonment punishment for your crime and that is what I shall give you.

“You are hereby sentenced to life imprisonment and your name shall also be registered as a sex offender in the Lagos State Sex Offender Register,” [/b]Oshodi said.

saddler:
See how this man's third leg just put paid to his freedom.


Just few seconds of orgasmic pleasure!

As a man, once you can control your third leg, you have solved 70% of your problems in life.

FuckTheMod:
Why the emphasy on PART TIME lecturer?
It's a crime to have sexual relationship with students, when they're still students, but I doubt it's a case of rape.
All these TEENAGE WHØRĒS we have these days can do and undo.

Many of them at 17-21 have BODYCOUNT more than a many of 50 years years old with 4 wives.

jojothaiv:

The problem here is many think their case is different (this applies to both gender). Sexual discipline is a big thing and shouldn't be over looked.

Globad:
Committed the offence in 2021.
Arranged in 2023

Convicted in 2025

This justice thing moves too slowly.

FuckTheMod:
Why the emphasy on PART TIME lecturer?
It's a crime to have sexual relationship with students, when they're still students, but I doubt it's a case of rape.
All these TEENAGE WHØRĒS we have these days can do and undo.
Many of them at 17-21 have BODYCOUNT more than a many of 50 years years old with 4 wives.


I think all NON-VIRGIN & UNMARRIED GIRLS that accuse men of rape should thoroughly be investigated, many times it's a setup...

mukthar2000:
A lesson to same stupid lectures like him.

lagosrd:


That doesn't matter, what is important is that if you're caught on a rape case na wahala. Just avoid anything trouble this year and forever. If they are child who**red as you have said. Did the same law mandate you to patronise them ?

Bwanasaraw:

But Justice took too long. Almost 4 years.

When justice is delayed it doesn't serve as lesson to others.

lagosrd:
Condolence to the bereaved family...
Many ways to be a widow and orphan is for the man to be randy......if you don't get cut up in something that will kill you, you will kill something 😂😂😂

same way to be bereaved
Same way to send them off..... We shall meet again
Same way to greet the family...God will console you and keep the children and their mother