A prosecution witness told a Lagos court how she and other victims escaped from an apartment in Ajah after being tied up and assaulted by suspected rapists. They encountered security personnel shortly after fleeing the scene. The witness identified one suspect as "Ghost," who fled with an accomplice, while Wisdom Chigbu was arrested and taken to the police station.
The alleged incidents occurred at a luxury apartment complex in Ajah, Lagos. One charge states that Chigbu and other suspects not in custody raped a woman at about 10:30 a.m. on May 8, 2024. The charge cites a violation of Section 260 of the Criminal Law, Chapter C17, Volume 3, Laws of Lagos State 2015.
Another count accuses Chigbu and associates of unlawfully detaining and blindfolding a female victim inside a restroom until the following day, intending to have unlawful sexual intercourse with her. This charge references Section 144 of the same law, covering unlawful detention with intent to commit sexual assault.
Prosecution counsel Bukola Okeowo told the court that more witnesses would be presented. The victims were taken to a hospital for medical examination after the incident. Justice Oshodi adjourned the case to July 2, 2026, for continuation of the trial.
Wisdom Chigbu is charged with rape and holding a woman blindfolded in a restroom, yet the trial is set for July 2026, more than two years after the alleged crimes. Victims who escaped captivity must wait through a judicial delay that does not reflect the urgency of the offences. The long adjournment raises questions about how such timelines affect survivors seeking justice. No explanation was given for the extended wait.
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