
The accused was alleged to have had custody of I.S. as a domestic helper and engaged in unlawful carnal knowledge with her, thus causing her to fall pregnant. He also detained her against her will and overpowered her by threatening her with a cutlass, a gun, and by gagging her mouth.
Nigeria1st Instance:
Court: Federal Court of Nigeria
Date of decision: 15 January 2008
Reference: Attorney General of the Federation v. Joseph Sunday Effiong, Charge No. FHC/UY/70C/07
1st Instance:
The court held that the prosecution had proved the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt only respect of the first two charges. The accused was sentenced to ten years imprisonment for each of the two convictions. However, it was ordered that the sentences be served concurrently.
Federal High Court of Nigeria
Attorney General of the Federation v. Joseph Sunday Effiong, Charge No. FHC/UY/70C/07