Nollywood actor Baba Ijesha arrested for raping minor
Nollywood actor Olarewaju James popularly known as Baba Ijesha has been arrested for defiling a minor.
Lagos State Police Command in a statement on Thursday confirmed that the 48-year-old was arrested after the case was reported at Sabo Police Station by Princess Adekola Adekanye on April 19, 2021.
A video footage captured by the CCTV camera revealed how the actor defiled the 14-year-old victim, who in her statement claimed his sexual assault towards her started seven years ago.
Baba Ijesha has confessed to the crime, police said.
Police spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi said the case has been transferred to the gender unit of the State Criminal and Investigation Department for a more detailed investigation.
The Lagos state Commissioner of police Hakeem Odumosu promised justice on the case as he ordered further investigation.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Centre, ATBUTH partner on Lassa fever vaccine researchÂ
Mr Yusuf said the collaboration would support the hospital in achieving its mandate of clinical services, training and research.
Abuja
FCT-IRS engages MDAs, says new portal will ease tax compliance
The chairman noted that the FCT-IRS would continue to prioritise voluntary tax compliance over punitive measures.
Heading 4
Emefiele: I transferred N5 billion into firms’ accounts without due process, EFCC witness tells courtÂ
Mr Agulu told the court that because the transaction was a peculiar situation he did not operate within Zenith Bank operational policy procedures.
States
Gov. Zulum approves N1.6 billion for Borno students’ scholarship payments nationwide
The executive secretary commended Mr Zulum for prioritising education despite prevailing challenges.
NationWide
75% pass NABTEB technical college entrance examination amid 48% enrolment drop
Mr Mohammed said enrolment dropped significantly, with 15,290 candidates registering for the examination compared to 29,260 candidates recorded in 2025.
Economy
NRGI urges Nigeria to focus on mining sector, reduce investor risk
A report by the Natural Resource Governance Institute says Nigeria should focus on reducing investor risk in the mining sector.
