Following a report that the Police may release popular Nollywood Actor, Olarewaju Omiyinka alias Baba Ijebu who was arrested for alleged child molestation, not less than 1,200 Nigerians have signed a petition against his release.
A source from the Lagos state police command had earlier hinted that Baba Ijebu may be released on Friday.
His possible release is said to be due to the ongoing strike by members of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, ‘courts had ceased sitting and the suspect could not be detained indefinitely without trial.’
The petition which is making round the social media,is drafted by the Aunt Landa’s Bethel Foundation, on behalf of the teenager’s foster mother, Princess, urging 1,500 Nigerians to sign against the release of the Yoruba actor.
Baba Ijesha, was arrested last week, after he was reported by the teenager’s foster mother; a comedienne, Princess, alleging that he molested the girl since she was seven years old.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said there was substantial evidence against the actor as he was caught in the act on Closed Circuit Television.
He had also said; “Based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim since she was seven years old. The suspect confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant.”
Meanwhile, Dr Yolanda N George-David, who signed the petition, said it is embarrassing to know the Nigeria Police Force is trying to grant the actor bail.
“I want to remind the Nigeria Police Force that Section 218 of the Criminal Code Act provides that any person who has unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of thirteen is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for life with or without caning. This law should be excise and thorough investigation is required with evidence already been submitted by the child guidance” she wrote.
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