Family members, supporters throng Yaba court as hearing in Baba Ijesha sexual assault case begins

Family members of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and supporters on Wednesday thronged the Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for the hearing of the sexual assault case against the actor.

Baba Ijesha landed in trouble when the Lagos State Police Command announced his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the care of popular comedienne, popularly known as Princess.

Details later…

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