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Nigerian student jailed for horrific assault on a teenager

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1 year ago

November 4, 2025

Chiemka Okoronta jailed in UK for horrific rape, branded a dangerous sexual predator, and will face lifelong registration and deportation

Chiemka Okoronta has been jailed in the UK for the horrific rape of a 17-year-old girl in Bradford.

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The postgraduate student’s actions shocked the local community and drew condemnation from the court.

The attack occurred after a night bus ended early in Leeds on March 25, leaving both the victim and Okoronta stranded.

He offered her a taxi ride but instead took her to his flat and assaulted her.

The judge described Chiemka Okoronta as a “dangerous sexual predator,” warning that his behaviour posed a serious threat to the public.

He will serve a prison sentence, after which he will be deported to Nigeria. Additionally, he will remain on the UK sexual offenders register for life.

The case has highlighted ongoing concerns about student safety and public transport vulnerabilities in the region.

Authorities praised the victim’s courage and stressed the importance of reporting suspicious behaviour promptly.

Also read: Imo Police Launch Assault Investigation into Woman Attack

This sentencing reinforces the message that predatory sexual behaviour will be met with the full force of the law, and communities can rely on courts to act decisively against offenders like Chiemka Okoronta.

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Police Arrest 41-Year-Old Over Murder of Bayelsa Sand Dealer

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2 days ago

November 10, 2026

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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 41-year-old man, Somkiemi Tommy, over the alleged murder of a sand business operator, Thankgod Kalaba, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Ani Iniedu, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Monday.

According to the police, Kalaba was allegedly murdered after visiting a river on October 29, 2026. His body was reportedly tied to a boat and submerged in the water.

Iniedu said the police began investigating the incident after receiving a report about the victim’s disappearance and suspected murder.

Preliminary findings reportedly indicated that the victim had been trailed and killed by Tommy.

The police spokesperson added that the suspect allegedly tied Kalaba’s body to a boat before submerging it in the river in an attempt to conceal the crime.

He said the suspect was arrested by police operatives working in collaboration with youths in Yenaka.

“Acting on the report, police operatives, in collaboration with Yenaka youths, successfully arrested the suspect,” Iniedu stated.

Tommy is currently in police custody, while the Criminal Investigation Department has commenced further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing.

The police said the investigation would establish the events leading to Kalaba’s death and determine whether other individuals were involved.

The suspect is expected to face prosecution if the allegations are established by investigators.

The police have yet to disclose the motive behind the alleged murder.