A 44-year-old Nigerian, Moses Ukwai, receives life imprisonment on March 5, 2026, in Banjul High Court after Justice, S.K. Jobarteh, convicted him of raping a seven-year-old girl in April 2025, ending a painful ordeal for the child while leaving communities stunned.
The Alkamba Times reported the verdict, confirming Ukwai begins serving the term immediately.
Ukwai faced two counts under Section 3(1)(a) and punishable under Section 4(1)(bb) of the Sexual Offences Act 2013.
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He was found guilty on the first count involving the seven-year-old but discharged on the second count involving an eight-year-old.
Justice S.K. Jobarteh imposed the mandatory life sentence for the conviction against the younger victim, reflecting Gambia's stance on child sexual offences.
Full witness testimonies and detailed sentencing records are scheduled for release on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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