By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul
A 61-year-old UK-based Nigerian, Anthony Sobogun, has been sentenced to 28 years’ imprisonment for multiple sexual offences against two children spanning a period of 15 years.
The Metropolitan Police Service disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the police, Sobogun of Thistlewood Crescent, Croydon, was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court on Wednesday after being found guilty of 17 non-recent sexual abuse offences.
The police said the offences included multiple incidents of sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13 and rape of a child, committed over 15 years in the 1990s and early 2000s.
The statement notes that the victims were known to the convict, who subjected them to prolonged abuse.
According to the statement one victim-survivor revealed Sobogun had accompanied her to an abortion clinic after she became pregnant with his child.
Following this, officers traced medical records confirming the procedure, as well as counselling notes detailing the cycle of sexual abuse she endured.
Sobogun was arrested in the early hours of July 2, 2025, was later charged and convicted following a thorough investigation by officers who adopted a victim-led approach to build trust with victim-survivors, gather evidence, as well as ensure their voices were heard in court.
Speaking on the case, Detective Constable Charlotte Lockyer said the conviction was made possible by the courage of the victims.
She explained that their bravery in coming forward led to the conviction of a dangerous offender and prevented further harm to society, adding that justice can still be secured no matter how long ago the abuse occurred.
The victims, in a joint statement, also says the case highlights the prevalence of abuse often hidden by fear and stigma, noting that it is not an isolated situation.
They urged other victims to speak up, stressing that it is never too late to seek justice.
They however expressed appreciation to the Metropolitan Police, the Crown Prosecution Service, and prosecutor William Goss for their handling of the case.
