Lagos Hotelier Admits to Sodomizing 16-Year-Old Boy, Denies Ritual Allegations

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

A hotel owner in Lagos has confessed to assaulting a 16-year-old secondary school student, Chiagoziem.

The accused, who runs a hotel in the Isheri Oshun area, admitted to having sex with the minor twice but denied using him for ritual purposes.

Victim’s Family Speaks Out

The victim’s father, Edozie Christian, reported that his son and four classmates were lured to the hotel, where they were assaulted. The hotelier allegedly threatened to harm them if they revealed the incident.

Hotelier’s Confession

During police questioning, the hotelier maintained that he did not use the boy for rituals but acknowledged the sexual encounters.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of minors in the community.