In a historic judgment that brings closure to a five-year legal battle, the Nasarawa State High Court has sentenced 27-year-old Ahmadu Yaro to 21 years imprisonment without option of fine for the horrific rape of a three-month-old baby in Adogi village.
“Barbaric, Demonic Act” – Chief Judge’s Scathing Verdict
Presiding Chief Judge Hon. Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu delivered the decisive ruling, condemning Yaro’s 2020 crime as:
“A direct attack on the moral conscience of society. This sentence serves as justice for the innocent victim and a stern warning to potential offenders.”
State AG Takes Personal Charge
In an unprecedented show of commitment, Nasarawa’s Attorney General Barr. Isaac Danladi personally led the prosecution team—a move hailed by legal experts including SAN Mohammed Nda Yako as:
“True leadership in the fight against gender-based violence.”
Government’s Zero-Tolerance Stance
Barr. Danladi told press:
“Under Governor Sule’s administration, we’re sending a clear message: Nasarawa has no room for sexual predators. Survivors will always get justice.”
Why This Matters:
✔️ Landmark conviction after 5-year legal battle
✔️ Rare instance of State AG directly prosecuting case
✔️ Strengthens Nigeria’s fight against child sexual abuse
The convict will serve his term at a Nasarawa correctional facility as activists celebrate a hard-won victory for Nigeria’s vulnerable children.
Final Thought: Will this precedent-setting judgment finally deter such heinous crimes against infants?
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