Court sentences Baba Ijesha to 16 years’ imprisonment
The Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court has sentenced a Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, to 16 years imprisonment.
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo gave the judgment on Thursday.
Baba Ijesha was convicted for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old daughter of his colleague, actress and comedienne, Damilola Adekoya, also known as Princess.
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