Chiemka Okoronta jailed in UK for horrific rape, branded a dangerous sexual predator, and will face lifelong registration and deportation
Chiemka Okoronta has been jailed in the UK for the horrific rape of a 17-year-old girl in Bradford.
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The postgraduate student’s actions shocked the local community and drew condemnation from the court.
The attack occurred after a night bus ended early in Leeds on March 25, leaving both the victim and Okoronta stranded.
He offered her a taxi ride but instead took her to his flat and assaulted her.
The judge described Chiemka Okoronta as a “dangerous sexual predator,” warning that his behaviour posed a serious threat to the public.
He will serve a prison sentence, after which he will be deported to Nigeria. Additionally, he will remain on the UK sexual offenders register for life.
The case has highlighted ongoing concerns about student safety and public transport vulnerabilities in the region.
Authorities praised the victim’s courage and stressed the importance of reporting suspicious behaviour promptly.
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This sentencing reinforces the message that predatory sexual behaviour will be met with the full force of the law, and communities can rely on courts to act decisively against offenders like Chiemka Okoronta.
