Olarenwaju James, Nollywood actor better known as Baba Ijesha, has come under heavy criticism on social media for allegedly defiling a minor.
The 48-year-old film star was arrested on Thursday after a report by one Adekola Adekanya at the Sabo police station.
The actor was accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl. It was also alleged that he started the act since the victim was seven years old.
His arrest has provoked an influx of negative reactions on Twitter and also raised calls from a huge number of Nigerians for his immediate prosecution.
Some of those who reacted said a good example should be made of Baba Ijesha,saying many people grew up liking the man due to his role in Nollywood only to find out that he is a predator.
“I hope the full wrath of the law decends on baba ijesha. This shows one can be influential and still be daft. Sleeping with a minor?
Another concern Nigerian Miss Moyo on her twitter handle noted that
Baba Ijesha should rot in jail if guilty for committing such heinous act.
She said allegations against Baba Ijesha was grave and of deep concern, saying he should not go unpunished.
On his own Toyyib Adelodun described
Young children as the hope of the future, urging parents to do their best to make sure they don’t suffer in the hand of somebody like James Olanrewaju.
Also on another platform,the comments read: May God continues to expose the likes of Baba Ijesha and their heinous acts, and I pray he turns from Baba Ijesha to Baba Prison ASAP. Agbaya buruku”
