Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison after spending more than three years in custody over allegations of sexual assault.
The actor walked out of custody on Friday, November 14, 2025, following a decision by the Court of Appeal, which cleared him of the charges.
His colleague, actor Yomi Fabiyi, announced the development in a post on Instagram. Fabiyi wrote:
“You are now officially FREE AND OUT. Baba Ijesha is not just back but BETTER. I am also happy you were cleared by the APPEAL COURT of ever having sex/defile any child/minor. The 7-year-old story is a charade. We live in a terrible world, where sentiments and wickedness rise above the rule of law and truth.”
Baba Ijesha had been sentenced to 16 years in prison on July 14, 2022, by the Lagos State High Court after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. His release follows the appellate court’s review and eventual dismissal of the charges.
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