In a remarkable Calabar verdict, a court sentences a man to life in prison for raping his daughter.
In a decision hailed as a significant step toward justice for victims of sexual assault, a Calabar High Court sentenced a 46-year-old man to life in prison for raping his daughter.
Imeh Sunday, 46, was given a life term by a Calabar High Court for raping his daughter.
The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, a non-governmental organization committed to protecting the rights of children and vulnerable individuals, filed the lawsuit.
Following the convict’s trial on charges of incestuous rape, Justice Blessing Egwu of Cross River State’s Family Court 2 rendered the ruling on Wednesday.
Citing what it considered to be overwhelming evidence against the defendant, the court decided that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The highest punishment permitted by law was then imposed by Justice Egwu.
In response to the ruling, James Ibor, the organization’s principal counsel, praised the survivor for her bravery and tenacity during the trial.
He also praised the police, the state Ministry of Justice, and the guardians of the survivor for their efforts in obtaining the conviction.
In his words,
“I wish to commend the survivor, her grandparents, the Honourable Attorney-General, the Commissioner of Police, the judiciary, as well as the staff and volunteers of BRCI for their commitment and support toward the survivor and her recovery,”
According to the group, the most recent conviction brings the overall number of rape-related convictions in the state to four in the last four months.
A 28-year-old man was detained by the Nigeria Police Force’s Bauchi State Police Command in 2025 on charges of rape, assault, and criminal intimidation of his 8-year-old biological daughter.
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