The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 51-year-old man, Okon Jimmy Ama, to 14 years imprisonment for sexually abusing his two biological daughters.
The convict, a commercial driver and mechanic from Ikot Ekop in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, was found guilty on charges bordering on rape, incest, and assault occasioning harm.
According to court findings, the offences were committed in 2015 when the victims were minors. The prosecution presented evidence that convinced the court beyond reasonable doubt that the accused engaged in unlawful sexual acts with the children and also subjected one of them to physical assault
In her judgment, the trial judge sentenced him to seven years for incest, three years for assault occasioning harm, and 14 years for rape. The sentences are to run concurrently, meaning he will serve 14 years, which is the highest term handed down.
The prosecuting counsel described the verdict as a victory for justice and a clear warning that crimes against children will not be tolerated.
Authorities have reiterated the need for parents, guardians, and community members to speak up and report cases of abuse, emphasizing that protecting minors remains a top priority under the law.
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