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Lagos jails four convicted rapists, names them in sex offenders’ register

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has published the details of four men convicted of sexual offences.

The action is to serve as deterrent to others in the state, the agency says.

The identifies of the offenders were made public on Thursday, with the details of the publication stating the names and photographs of the convicts, as well as the nature of their offenses.

The register also contains the duration of the sentences handed down by the courts to each of the convicts.

According to the DSVA, it is giving an update on publication of details of sex convicts as maintained by Lagos State.

“Justice is served and serves as a warning to those who may consider such heinous act,” it stated.

It stated that the four sex offenders were convicted for offence of defilement and were sentenced by the Lagos State High Court.

Three of the convicts: Momoh Isa, Prince Tom and Ujong Ibiang, all received life imprisonment; while Emmanuel Gabriel, the fourth offender, was sentenced to 21-years imprisonment, according to the register.

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The agency appealed to the public to continue to demand justice for survivors of rape and sexual violence.

It urged residents of the state to report domestic or sexual violence by calling 08000333333.

By Joseph Asubiojo with Agency Reports
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