High Court Sentences Man to Life for Raping 16-Year-Old in Cross River

A Calabar High Court has found 35-year-old John Sunday Eyo guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl. On Tuesday, 21 July 2026, Justice Blessing Egwu handed him a life sentence. Basic Rights Council Initiatives praised the Cross River State Police Command for its thorough investigation. They also thanked the Attorney General and the Director of Public Prosecutions for their dedication in securing justice.

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