A teenage student faced harassment after a man exploited her financial struggles. Philip Bokose approached Nafula when she was sent home for unpaid school fees. He promised to help her but instead took advantage of her vulnerable situation.
Bokose brought the 17-year-old to his home and later moved her into a rented house. The girl became pregnant after he repeatedly assaulted her. When she questioned him about school fees, he responded with physical violence.
Her parents discovered her whereabouts after reporting her missing to local authorities. Bokose was arrested and convicted of defilement, receiving a 15-year sentence. He appealed multiple times, challenging the conviction.
Appellate judges rejected his arguments about lack of evidence. They confirmed the conviction based on the victim's testimony, medical records, and her mother's statements. The court found sufficient proof of sexual abuse and penetration.
The case highlights the ongoing challenges of protecting vulnerable students from predatory individuals. Judicial authorities emphasized the importance of protecting minors from sexual exploitation. Bokose's multiple appeals ultimately failed to overturn his original conviction.
Bokose brought the 17-year-old to his home and later moved her into a rented house. The girl became pregnant after he repeatedly assaulted her. When she questioned him about school fees, he responded with physical violence.
Her parents discovered her whereabouts after reporting her missing to local authorities. Bokose was arrested and convicted of defilement, receiving a 15-year sentence. He appealed multiple times, challenging the conviction.
Appellate judges rejected his arguments about lack of evidence. They confirmed the conviction based on the victim's testimony, medical records, and her mother's statements. The court found sufficient proof of sexual abuse and penetration.
The case highlights the ongoing challenges of protecting vulnerable students from predatory individuals. Judicial authorities emphasized the importance of protecting minors from sexual exploitation. Bokose's multiple appeals ultimately failed to overturn his original conviction.
