Prophet Ajiboye Abayomi Olayinka, the General Overseer of Mission House of Divine Land of Joy and Prayer Ministry, was on Wednesday convicted for rape and related offences involving minors.
Delivering judgment at the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, Justice Hammed Aliyu Gegele, sentenced the defendant to life imprisonment on multiple counts bordering on rape and unlawful sexual intercourse with minors, in addition to a 14-year prison term for illegal abortion.
The conviction followed painstaking investigations initiated by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, through its Gender Unit after the arrest of the suspect in May 2024 over allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation of underage victims in Agah Village, Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Upon conclusion of investigations by the Command, the matter was subsequently transferred to the Kwara State Ministry of Justice for diligent prosecution, culminating in the successful conviction secured before the court.
Commandant of the NSCDC, Abbas Nda Mohammed commended the courage displayed by the victims who came forward despite threats, intimidation, and emotional trauma.
He also applauded the professionalism, diligence, and resilience of officers of the Gender Unit whose investigative efforts laid the groundwork for the successful prosecution of the case.
The Command equally appreciated the Kwara State Ministry of Justice for its unwavering commitment to justice and collaboration throughout the prosecution process.
Commandant Abbas further maintained that the command remained resolute in its commitment to safeguarding children, protecting vulnerable persons, and ensuring that perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence are brought to justice irrespective of their social, religious, or professional status.
