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The Family Court II in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced Mr. Endurance Ime Sandy to life imprisonment for the rape of an 11-year-old girl.
The presiding judge, Justice Blessing Obin Egwu, handed down the sentence on Wednesday after a trial that lasted several months.
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Delivering the verdict, Justice Egwu declared the convict guilty based on the evidence presented before the court, stating that he deserved no mercy.
“This conviction should serve as a big lesson to individuals whose stock-in-trade is to violate minors,” the judge said.
The judgment was welcomed by child rights advocates as a strong deterrent against sexual violence targeting children.
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Principal Partner at Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, Barr. James Ibor, who represented the victim, expressed deep appreciation to all institutions and individuals who contributed to the successful prosecution.
In a statement, Barr. Ibor thanked the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Calabar, the Cross River State Police Command, the Attorney General of Cross River State, Etubom Ededem Ani, Okoi Ukam, Esq, and Mrs. Linda Asuquo for their invaluable support during the investigation and trial.
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He commended the Cross River State Government for its unwavering commitment to protecting children and ensuring their safety.
“This judgment reinforces the state’s zero-tolerance stance against child abuse and sexual violence,” Barr. Ibor noted.
The case has been hailed as a significant victory for child rights protection in the state, with calls for more aggressive prosecution of similar offences to safeguard vulnerable minors.
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