Friday, May 1, 2026 - A Nigerian migrant who r@ped a young woman in Wrexham has been jailed.
Gift Oladele, of the Manchester area and currently of no
fixed abode, violently attacked the 19-year-old victim as she walked home
following a night out with friends.
Oladele introduced himself to the victim and her friend in
the city centre in the early hours of September 7 last year.
He insisted on walking her home, claiming he was heading in
the same direction. As they walked alone towards Mold Road, he r@ped her on an
isolated footpath.
Following the attack, he warned her not to report the
incident to the police.
Oladele was arrested hours later and subsequently charged
and remanded into custody following a thorough investigation.
He denied r@pe and s£xual ass@ult, claiming the victim had
consented, but a jury found him guilty at Mold Crown Court in March.
At Caernarfon Crown Court on Thursday, 30 April, he was
sentenced to a total of 25 years, including 17 years in prison, with an
extended licence period of eight years.
He was also handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention
Order and a restraining order to protect the victim for life.
Responding following his latest conviction, a Home Office
spokesperson said: 'This is an absolutely horrific case, and our thoughts are
with the victim of this heinous criminal.
'Foreign nationals who commit crimes should be in zero doubt
that we will aim to remove them from the UK at the earliest opportunity.
'The Home Secretary has announced sweeping reforms to tackle
illegal migration, which will make the UK less attractive for illegal migrants
and make it easier to remove them.'
Wrexham Chief Inspector Caroline Mullen-Hurst said: “Oladele
is a dangerous predator who left a young woman fearing for her life as he
subjected her to a disturbing and terrifying attack as she walked home
following a night with her friends.
“He demonstrated no remorse for his crimes after forcing her
to relive the traumatic experience through a trial.
“I would like to praise the dignity and courage she has
shown throughout the investigation, and for her bravery in reporting this
incident to us.
“Thankfully, today’s sentence has removed Oladele from the
streets, preventing any further harm to anyone else. I hope it reassures the
public that North Wales Police is committed to eradicating all incidents of
violence against women and girls and is working tirelessly to bring
perpetrators of sexual abuse to justice.
“I would urge any victim of sexual assault to get in touch
with us. You will be listened to, your report will be taken seriously, and
fully investigated. We are here to support you.”
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