Activists who diligently participated in the arrest, prosecution, and sentencing of Lagos State-based medical doctor, Femi Olaleye, in Nigeria have praised Justice Rahman Oshodi for the judgment delivered in October 2023, in which he sentenced the pedophile to life imprisonment for sexual offencesβbefore the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, later acquitted him on a technical ground.
Reacting to the Friday arraignment of Dr. Olaleye in the United Kingdom, the activists described it as a vindication of their stand on the crimes allegedly perpetrated by the doctor. They also hailed the Kent Police for his arrest and subsequent arraignment, which has led to his detention until January 2, 2026, when his trial for the alleged sexual offences committed while working in the UK will commence.
The activists, in a press release issued on Saturday and jointly signed by the Executive Director of the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV), Gbenga Soloki, and the Executive Director of Tonia Bruised But Not Broken Foundation, Anthonia Ojenagbon, praised Justice Oshodi for his judgment on the matter despite the fact that it was overturned by the Court of Appeal.
They said: βWe must commend Justice Rahman Oshodi for the wonderful job he is doing at the Lagos State Sexual Offences Court, especially on the case of Dr. Femi Olaleye, whom he sent to jail based on evidence presented by the survivor, as well as the painstaking prosecution by the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
βTruly, with the likes of Justice Oshodi on the bench, the judiciary remains the last hope of the common man. A man of such pedigree deserves commendation, applause, and praise for his diligence on this matter.β
It will be recalled that the medical doctor was arrested at Heathrow Airport on Thursday, November 27, 2025, upon his arrival from a trip, and was whisked away to Kent Police Station, where he was held until Friday.
He was arraigned on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Medway Magistratesβ Court over allegations of sexual offences allegedly committed while working as an Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist at Darent Valley Hospital under the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust between January 2005 and September 2008.
It was alleged that the offences were perpetrated in the hospital while he was working as a medical personnel.
The magistrate denied his bail application and ordered his remand until January 2, 2026, when the trial will commence.
Dr. Femi Olaleye, 58, was previously accused by his wifeβs niece of defilement and sexual abuse, which reportedly spanned over 18 months in 2022.
He was reported to the Anthony Police Division and eventually handed a life sentence by Justice Rahman Oshodi in 2023 after a rigorous trial that lasted almost a year, but was later discharged and acquitted by the Appeal Court, Lagos Division.
The activists, however, appealed to the justices of the Supreme Court to carefully examine the appeal brought by the Lagos State Government against Dr. Olaleyeβs acquittal.
βThe Lagos State Government should be commended for the appeal filed against the judgment of the Appeal Court. We urge the Justices of the Supreme Court to carefully peruse the issues raised.
βThe arraignment of Dr. Olaleye in the United Kingdom indicates that he has a case to answer on allegations of being a serial pedophile and sexual offender,β the statement read.
