Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi, has said the CCTV footage of
actor Olanrewaju James, also known as Baba Ijesha, sexually abusing a minor is
disturbing.
It would be recalled that when the police announced that
Baba Ijesha was in their custody for allegedly sexually abusing a minor, Yomi
Fabiyi was one of those who demanded to see the CCTV footage of the incident
which the police said they had custody of.
The actor has now taken to Instagram to condemn the actions
of Baba Ijesha following the release of the footage.
He, however, lamented that his hesitation to jump to a
conclusion concerning the allegation against Baba Ijesha was taken to mean he
was supporting the suspect.
He also condemned the act of using the minor as bait for
Baba Ijesha who is said to have also molested the girl seven years ago.
According to him, “If the girl was your child, can you make
her go through such trauma again in the name of gathering evidence?”
Yomi Fabiyi said this in a statement titled, ‘It Is Criminal
To Molest A Minor Or Use A Minor As A Trap To Gather Evidence.’
The statement read, “It is disturbing and unfortunate
viewing the images of the released CCTV footage of a minor been sexually abused
by a senior colleague, Mr Lanre Omiyinka a.k.a Baba Ijesha. There is no excuse
for this act. I condemn this act, it is embarrassing and disappointing.
“I have carefully waited for reliable options before jumping
to a conclusion as done in a civilised society, a stance a handful misconstrued
as supporting the suspect, it is a shame a handful in Nigeria still engage in
social media recklessness in the name of social media age. NOWHERE HAVE I
SUPPORTED OR CONDONE SUCH, someone just placed the idea and many without caution
jumped on it. If you are not enlightened, SEEK KNOWLEDGE.
“The only person free from arrest and prosecution is the
young lady. Several red lines were crossed, IGNORANCE is never an excuse. The
key question every honest person should be asking is, “if the girl was your
child, can you make her go through such trauma again in the name of gathering
evidence? Where are the social services and domestic violence unit in Lagos
State? Shelve press release and sentiments, swing into action.
“The law is sacrosanct and we all can agree a lot more needs
to be done TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN NIGERIA. I am sad, we have failed many
innocent children and it is time we rise to this challenge, THE WORLD IS
WATCHING. Every Nigerian who honestly feel for the poor girl should take to the
street in a peaceful protest, demand arrest of all connected to these ugly
images, it is a cause worth risking everything for, do it for humanity and
every innocent child.
“However, sentiment should never be an excuse to abuse the
rights of every suspect or persons connected, that is the only way to achieve
peace, fairness, justice and development. Thanks to the Lagos Police
Commissioner and officers for their meticulous investigation and efforts so
far. A society patient to balance a story seldom get misled or stand with lies.
The media are doing a good job too. We want a safer Nigeria for every child.”
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