Justice has been served for a 10-year-old survivor of sexual assault in Cross River State, following a High Court ruling that handed a life sentence to 38-year-old Nsikak Friday Okon.
Presided over by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu, the court found Okon guilty of sexually assaulting the minor. The successful prosecution was spearheaded by the Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI), a prominent non-governmental organization dedicated to defending the rights of women and children.
Speaking after the judgment, James Ibor, Esq., Principal Counsel at BRCI, praised all stakeholders for their unwavering commitment to achieving justice. He emphasized that the ruling reinforces the fundamental principle that every child deserves to grow up shielded from sexual violence, exploitation, and abuse.
Ibor extended his appreciation to the Cross River State Government for its dedication to tackling gender and child-based violence, alongside the Nigeria Police Force for executing a rigorous investigation. He also commended the state Attorney General, Ededem Ani, and the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Okoi Ukam, alongside Mr. Joseph Apajung, for standing resolute against pressures throughout the judicial process.
Furthermore, acknowledgment was given to the legal and support teams at BRCI who walked closely with the survivor and her family through the trying ordeal, as well as development partners including Safe Child Africa, ActionAid Nigeria, and UNICEF Nigeria for their continued collaboration.
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