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Rape: Baba Ijesha Arrives Lagos Magistrates’ Court Ahead of Arraignment

Femi Ashekun/

Popular actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, also known as Baba Ijesha, has been brought to the Magistrate Court 1, Yaba, Lagos, by the police preparatory to his arraignment today.

The actor, who is accused of raping a minor, risks life imprisonment if found guilty.

Baba Ijesha has been in police detention since April 22 following his arrest for allegedly raping the 14-year-old daughter of his friend and comedienne, Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, when the victim was seven.

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