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The Digest:

A 29-year-old Nigerian postgraduate student, Chiemka Okoronta, has been sentenced to a decade in prison by a UK court for raping a stranded 17-year-old girl he lured to his apartment under the guise of helping her get home, in a case that highlights both judicial accountability and the vulnerability of young people in crises.

Key Points:
  • Chiemka Okoronta was sentenced to 10 years for multiple rape offenses.
  • He tricked the stranded teen into sharing a taxi, then lured her to his Leeds flat.
  • The victim was locked in a toilet and assaulted in March 2025.
  • Okoronta must also serve 3 years on an extended license and register as a sex offender for life.
  • The judge described him as a "dangerous sexual predator" who planned the attack.
  • The victim used a passerby's phone to immediately contact the police after escaping.
  • Okoronta is likely to be deported to Nigeria after serving his sentence.
While the case demonstrates functional justice abroad, it also painfully contrasts with the frequent impunity for sexual violence in Nigeria, where many victims still await justice.

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