Nigeria Nigerian Students Face Prison Time After Violent Leicester Clash with Knives

Four Nigerian students have been sentenced to prison in the UK for their involvement in a violent street altercation in Leicester. The fight, which involved knives and a baseball bat, left an 18-year-old with stab wounds. The students received sentences ranging from two to seven years.

Four Nigerian students were sentenced to prison in the UK following their involvement in a violent altercation in Leicester. The incident, which occurred on November 4, 2021, saw the suspects use knives and a baseball bat during a street fight on New Park Street. An 18-year-old victim suffered four stab wounds and required hospital treatment.

The altercation led to a detailed investigation involving CCTV footage, phone records, and public appeals. After a six-week trial, the students received various sentences. Destiny Ojo, aged 21 from Plumstead, London, was sentenced to seven years for violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH), and GBH with intent. Habib Lawal, also 21 from Bexley, London, was sentenced to five years for similar charges. Ridwanulahi Raheem, 21 from Lambeth, London, received a three-year sentence for violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. Joshua Davies-Ero, 21 from Bexley, was given two years for violent disorder.

A fifth defendant, Justin Asamoah, 22 from Merton, had already pleaded guilty to possessing a bladed article and will be sentenced on November 22. The case has sparked mixed reactions online, with some questioning the nationality of the defendants, while others have expressed concern over the ongoing issues surrounding knife crime in the UK.