A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Segun Ogundipe, has been sentenced to five years in prison in the United Kingdom for raping and sexually assaulting a woman in Gloucester.

It was learnt in a report published by Eye_opener220 on Instagram on Friday, that Ogundipe, who lived on Tuffley Lane, Gloucester, was convicted of rape, two counts of sexual assault, and assault by penetration despite denying the offences.

His sentencing at Gloucester Crown Court came just days after another Nigerian, Elvis Nosakhare, was jailed for six years for sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s underage daughter.

According to Gloucestershire Police, in a report on July 28, the offences occurred in 2022 after Ogundipe met the woman at her workplace and invited her out for a drink.

During the evening, Ogundipe made increasingly sexual remarks that made her uncomfortable. He later drove to his house under the pretext of collecting something, where the survivor, after using the bathroom, was sexually assaulted and raped.

Even as he drove her to Cheltenham afterwards, the report added that he continued to touch her despite her repeated pleas to stop.

It disclosed that police officers on routine patrol stopped Ogundipe’s car, giving the survivor a chance to leave.

Although she initially did not want to disclose what had happened, the report noted that an officer noticed her distress, and she revealed that Ogundipe had raped her.

He was arrested, charged, and later claimed in court that the victim had initiated sexual activity and consented, a version the jury rejected.

Judge Lowe, who presided over the case, considered positive character references but ruled that the seriousness of the offence warranted a five-year prison term. Ogundipe will also face deportation.

In a statement read in court, the survivor stated, “It is still crazy to me to think how your words and your actions have made me question my worth entirely.

“Some days, what you did to me plays over and over in my head. What you did was vile and one of the worst things you could do to someone.

“I spent so long believing that I must have deserved what you did to me, but I know now that you had no right to the rights of my body. Every single part of my life paused. I had to leave my job, a job that I loved deeply, because I couldn’t cope.

“I became scared to meet new people, to even smile at someone out of fear that it would be taken the wrong way. I lost my spark, and even now I’m still only starting to heal.”

After sentencing, she urged other survivors to speak out.

“It doesn’t matter if you feel ashamed or if you feel you are somehow to blame. You will be believed and supported.”

Investigating officer Detective Constable Jon Furse praised the survivor’s courage, saying, “Ogundipe’s actions that night have caused serious harm and will have a lasting impact on the victim.

“We are dedicated to ensuring sexual offenders are held accountable for their horrific crimes, and I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of rape or other sexual assaults to please come forward and speak to police.”

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Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has arrested one Mr Musa Ali, for impersonating as a personnel of OPSH with intent to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

Major Media Information Officer of OPSH, Major Samson Nantip, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, August 9, 2025 said the suspect fraudulently presented himself as a serving member of OPSH and deceitfully collected the sum of Four Hundred Thousand Naira (N400,000.00) from the family of a notorious gunrunner currently undergoing investigation.

“Mr Ali falsely claimed that he could stop the ongoing investigations and secure the suspect’s release from custody before his fraudulent scheme was promptly uncovered by operatives of OPSH leading to his arrest,” the statement read.

“OPSH wishes to categorically state that it does not, under any circumstances, collect money or other gratification to release suspects or halt investigations.

“All suspects arrested by OPSH are diligently investigated in line with established legal procedures with the ultimate aim of ensuring justice and maintaining peace across the Joint Operations Area.

“Therefore, the arrest of Mr Musa Ali underscores OPSH’s unwavering commitment to professionalism, transparency and zero tolerance for corruption.

“We assure the public that the suspect will be diligently prosecuted upon completion of investigations.

“We, therefore, urge members of the public to be vigilant and wary of fraudsters who may attempt to exploit their circumstances by making false claims of influence over OPSH’s investigative activities.

“The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity or individuals impersonating security personnel through OPSH’s toll-free line 08000020203 or by visiting Headquarters OPSH around Hill Station Roundabout in Jos.

“OPSH reaffirms its commitment to protecting lives and property, promoting peace and upholding the highest standards of integrity.

“It is also expedient to state that OPSH in conjunction with other security agencies on the plateau will continue to work tirelessly with stakeholders and law-abiding citizens to rid the JOA of criminalities.”

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A young man was accused of stealing from an apartment at Dawaki Close, near Hill Station Hotel in Jos, Plateau State.

It was gathered that the suspect allegedly entered the apartment on Friday afternoon, August 8, 2025, went to the kitchen, turned off the cooking gas, and ran away with the gas cylinder, the food that was cooking, and an electric cooker.

He was later caught at Tudun Wada park and handed over to security officers.

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