Nigerian man sentenced to six years in UK for sexual assault
A UK-based Nigerian, Daniel Odubanjo, has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually assaulting two women during a train journey. The sentencing took place at Chelmsford Crown Court after he was found guilty of false imprisonment and sexual assault. The British Transport Police detailed how Odubanjo attacked the victims in separate incidents on the same train ride. The court also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order on Odubanjo.
What happened
- Daniel Odubanjo was sentenced by Chelmsford Crown Court on January 12 for false imprisonment and sexual assault.
- On November 29, 2024, he assaulted a 21-year-old woman in a train toilet, dragging her back inside and locking the door.
- The victim escaped after lying about her age, then reported the incident to staff at Chelmsford.
- Shortly after, Odubanjo sexually assaulted another teenage girl on the same train before being pulled away by a passenger.
- He was arrested by British Transport Police at Hatfield Peverel station and later sentenced to six years in prison, with additional restrictions imposed by the court.
