By Ado Oyeyemi
A court in the United Kingdom has ordered the deportation of a Nigerian man, Qudus Ajeyemi, after sentencing him to five years and six months in prison for attempted rape and sexual assault.
Ajeyemi, 27, was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and handed a seven-year restraining order following his conviction at Hull Crown Court in England.
According to a statement issued by Humberside Police, the defendant was found guilty after a week-long trial that concluded on May 26, 2026.
The court subsequently directed that he be deported from the UK upon completing his prison sentence.
Investigators said the offence occurred in February 2023 after the victim returned from a night out and arrived at a property on Tavistock Street in Hull.
Police said the woman, who knew Ajeyemi only by the nickname “Spartan,” alleged that he offered to help her rest by escorting her to a room.
However, she claimed he later made unwanted sexual advances and attempted to rape her despite her repeated refusals.
The incident was reported to the police in March 2023, with the victim providing investigators a recorded telephone conversation in which Ajeyemi allegedly apologised for his actions.
According to the police, the recording became a crucial piece of evidence during the trial.
Detectives later identified “Spartan” as Ajeyemi and arrested him on suspicion of attempted rape. Despite the evidence presented, he denied the allegations throughout the investigation.
Commenting on the outcome of the case, Detective Sergeant Ethan Anderson praised the victim for her courage and determination in pursuing justice.
He noted that reporting sexual offences is often a difficult process and commended the woman for remaining steadfast throughout the lengthy investigation and court proceedings.
Anderson said Ajeyemi exploited the victim’s vulnerability and attempted to assault her in an environment where she should have felt safe.
He added that the defendant’s refusal to accept responsibility prolonged the legal process and compelled the victim to relive her ordeal during a six-day trial.
“The emotional and psychological impact of such crimes can be long-lasting. We remain committed to ensuring offenders are brought to justice and removed from the streets,” the detective said.
The conviction comes as UK authorities continue efforts to combat sexual violence and strengthen protections for vulnerable persons.
The case also follows the recent sentencing of another UK-based Nigerian, Anthony Adewale Sobogun, who was jailed for 28 years after being convicted of multiple sexual offences involving two children over a 15-year period.
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