Cross River Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexually Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl
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A High Court in Cross River State has sentenced 38-year-old Nsikak Friday Okon to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. The judgment was delivered on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, by Justice Blessing Egwu. The Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, which supported the case, commended the state government, police, prosecutors and others involved in securing the conviction. The organisation also stressed that protecting a child’s privacy and providing support for survivors are important alongside pursuing justice.
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