Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has requested that Baba Ijesha be released on bail amid sexual molestation allegations.
According to Yomi Fabiyi, it is against the law to hold a suspect without trial. He added that it is illegal to deny anyone bail for a bailable offense.
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Baba Ijesha has been in police custody for over two weeks after he was arrested for allegedly defiling a minor who is the foster daughter of comedienne, Princess.
The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has advised that Baba Ijesha be charged with child molestation.
According to a statement signed by the Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), on Tuesday, a prima-facie case has been established against the actor.
“After due consideration of the facts in the case file, the DPP issued legal advice on the 4th of May, 2021, to the effect that a prima-facie case has been disclosed against Mr. Olanrewaju James, and recommended he be charged under the following provisions of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015:
“Section 135 – Indecent Treatment of a Child – punishable by seven years’ imprisonment; Section 137 – Defilement of a Child – punishable with life imprisonment.
“Section 261 – Sexual Assault by Penetration – punishable by life imprisonment; Section 262 – Attempted Sexual Assault by Penetration – punishable by 14 years’ imprisonment, and Section 263 – Sexual Assault – punishable by three years’ imprisonment,” the attorney-general said.