Kolawole Muyiwa, a former part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (now known as Lagos State University of Education), was found guilty of rape and sentenced to life in prison by Justice Rahman Oshodi of an Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court.
The criminal act was carried out on October 11, 2021, within the confines of the college located at Oto-Ijanikin, which is located in the state of Lagos.
When Kolawole was brought before the court on October 6, 2023, he pleaded not guilty. In spite of this, Justice Oshodi found him guilty when he delivered the verdict.
He did so by citing the survivor’s comprehensive testimony as well as the defendant’s admission that he had requested a relationship with her, which he claimed was a superficial one.
On October 11, 2021, the victim arrived early for a departmental meeting that was supposed to start at 10 am, according to her testimony at the trial.
According to her, the defendant approached her as she waited outside her classroom and requested that she buy him some food.
The victim followed the defendant as he went to the office to retrieve a flask for the meal purchase.
When they got to the office, the defendant stated that he no longer wanted meals and required assistance marking some exam papers.
She also stated that the defendant went to lock the passage gate and office door. She stated that the defendant asked if she had a partner, to which she replied no.
The victim stated, “He suddenly pushed me down the plastic chair I was sitting on, overpowered me and forcefully removed my trousers. I was menstruating at the time, and he removed my sanitary pad and had forceful sexual intercourse with me.”
Justice Rahman declared, “Kolawole Muyiwa I have found you guilty of rape contrary to section 260 of the criminal law chapter 17 volume laws of Lagos state 2015.
“I note that you are a first-time offender with no criminal record, and you are married with three children. You also served as a part time lecturer.
“However, the gravity of the offense committed cannot be overlooked, As a part-time lecturer, you occupied the position of trust and authority which you abused. The victim was a student at the institution where you taught.
“Section 260 of the criminal law describes life imprisonment punishment for your crime, and that is what I shall sentence you to. You shall also be registered as a sex offender.”