Baba ijesha latest news

Baba Ijesha, a Nigerian actor, has been in the news recently due to a controversy surrounding a child molestation case. Here are some of the latest updates:

Update 1: On April 22, 2021, Baba Ijesha was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The incident reportedly occurred in 2017, but the victim's mother only reported the case to the police in 2021.

Update 2: On April 29, 2021, the Lagos State Police Command announced that Baba Ijesha had been charged to court for the alleged sexual assault. He was arraigned before a Yaba Magistrates' Court on a four-count charge of sexual assault by penetration, indecent treatment of a child, and attempted sexual assault by penetration.

Update 3: On May 2, 2021, Baba Ijesha's lawyer, Kayode Olabiran, denied the allegations, saying that the actor was being framed. Olabiran claimed that the victim's mother was trying to extort money from Baba Ijesha and that the actor was innocent.

Update 4: On May 5, 2021, the Lagos State Government announced that it would be taking over the case from the police. The government said it would ensure that justice was served and that the victim received the necessary support.

Update 5: On May 10, 2021, Baba Ijesha was granted bail by the Yaba Magistrates' Court. The court granted him N2 million bail with two sureties, one of whom must be a senior civil servant.

Update 6: On May 12, 2021, the Lagos State Government announced that it would be setting up a special task force to investigate and prosecute cases of sexual and gender-based violence. The task force would be headed by the state's Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

Update 7: On May 17, 2021, Baba Ijesha's lawyer, Kayode Olabiran, announced that his client would be seeking a transfer of the case to the High Court. Olabiran claimed that the Magistrates' Court did not have the jurisdiction to hear the case.

These are some of the latest updates on the Baba Ijesha case. The case is ongoing, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.