Nigerian actor, Olanrewaju James better known as Baba Ijesha who was sentenced to 16 years for child defilement has been reportedly released from prison.
Popular Yoruba actor, Olanrewaju James, also known as Baba Ijesha, who was sentenced to 16 years for child defilement has been allegedly released from prison.
The actor was convicted on July 14, 2022, for offenses including indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault while he was arraigned on April 22, 2021.
His trial was held before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo at the Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja.
Olanrewaju was found guilty on count two to five but was acquitted him on count one and six, resulting in varying prison terms for each count.
However, a recent video on social media hints on the fact that the actor has been released.
One of the videos showed a woman, believed to be his sister, praising and thanking God for his release, stating that their family had not faced the anticipated shame as many had believed he would not be released.
Watch the video below: