Ghanaian jailed for sexual indecency

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kotoua selira 12 years ago

A lot of these things happen in UK.It was not that he asked her for sex or tried to rape her or spoke to her in a sexual way that was like he offendered her.some times the trains are jammed packed that it is not easy to stand ...
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A lot of these things happen in UK.It was not that he asked her for sex or tried to rape her or spoke to her in a sexual way that was like he offendered her.some times the trains are jammed packed that it is not easy to stand without touching someone.London is such a busy place and I am sure Sowu won't just be entering trains and looking to touch women.He might have a job around the area in which he frequently takes the train.In my view I think the sentence is too harsh.10 years as a sex offender for a 53 year old man is not cool.I have also noticed from the face of Sowu that he might have been drunk during the act
Kwesi dzinpa 12 years ago

If you are walking and your hand touch someone you can be jailed...hahahaha.. This is called land of freedom or what? was the woman also not touch him? why didnt she tell him? like hey you are touching me?? some country and s ...
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If you are walking and your hand touch someone you can be jailed...hahahaha.. This is called land of freedom or what? was the woman also not touch him? why didnt she tell him? like hey you are touching me?? some country and some world...
Lawson 12 years ago

This is the son of late Sqadron Leader Clend Sowu . Don't give the impression that he had no farther !,

This is the son of late Sqadron Leader Clend Sowu . Don't give the impression that he had no farther !,
Afia T, London 12 years ago

This kind of behavior is common among Ewe men, I hope this stupid Julius Sowu guy is not an Ewe, if he is, then Ewe men must be excommunicated from Ghana, they are too disgracing everywhere. Kwbotwe must be a useless school i ...
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This kind of behavior is common among Ewe men, I hope this stupid Julius Sowu guy is not an Ewe, if he is, then Ewe men must be excommunicated from Ghana, they are too disgracing everywhere. Kwbotwe must be a useless school if this dirty Julius Sowu schooled there, I hope he rather schooled at Aloga
AFIA WHO? 12 years ago

Kumasi residents condemn macho rapist
Story by Ohemeng Tawiah, Nhyira FM/Ghana
By myjoyonline
General News | 2 August 2009

Some residents in Kumasi have described as callous and barbaric the conduct of a heavily built ...
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Kumasi residents condemn macho rapist
Story by Ohemeng Tawiah, Nhyira FM/Ghana
By myjoyonline
General News | 2 August 2009

Some residents in Kumasi have described as callous and barbaric the conduct of a heavily built man said to have forcibly had sex with a 19-year old girl in public.

Twenty-nine year old gym instructor, Eric Adjei-Bawuah was arrested at Asafo on Wednesday after the dastardly act he visited on his victim in the full glare of about 50 bystanders.

The victim was on her way to board a vehicle to Accra when the suspect was said to have forced her into a taxi and then into a drinking spot where he raped her.

Residents have been expressing shock at Bawuah's behaviour, and want justice for the victim.

Some of them were at the Regional Police headquarters to catch a glimpse of the suspect.

Reggae musician, Sasha Marley is one of those demanding that the law comes heavily on Bawuah.

'Is it sickness in the mind or what, doctors have to examine his mind and if he is in the right mind, he got to be dealt with according to the laws of the land. No one is above the law' he said.

Marley also wants the authorities to help weed out all social misfits from the society.

Meanwhile, relatives of the victim have dismissed Bawuah's claims that she is a prostitute who had consented to the sexual affair.

An elder sister, Akosua Mensah, who said she personally saw-off her sister at dawn of Wednesday, claimed the victim is an apprentice in Accra and has been experiencing pain in her private part in addition to having sleepless nights and loss of appetite since the attack on her.

Eric Adjei-Bawuah who claimed to be a gym instructor in Accra is expected to be arraigned before court on Monday August 3rd on robbery and rape charges.
Gatro 12 years ago

The guy who raped a lady in Public in Kumasi is also an Ewe guy who took Ashanti name to boost his reputation just like many Ewes in Kumasi.

The guy who raped a lady in Public in Kumasi is also an Ewe guy who took Ashanti name to boost his reputation just like many Ewes in Kumasi.
ZoRRo 12 years ago

I know this fine gentleman and think that he might be going through some mental stress or malfunction, leading to this behaviour. I urge his family to go and get him after serving the sentence, and bring him home to Ghana. Th ...
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I know this fine gentleman and think that he might be going through some mental stress or malfunction, leading to this behaviour. I urge his family to go and get him after serving the sentence, and bring him home to Ghana. There are many fine women in Ghana.
Raymond Agbeli 12 years ago

Why should one adopt ashanti name to boost reputation.what's in ashanti name that can boost one's reputation?backward and meaningless ashanti name?every Ewe name has a direct meaning.

Why should one adopt ashanti name to boost reputation.what's in ashanti name that can boost one's reputation?backward and meaningless ashanti name?every Ewe name has a direct meaning.
ranger 12 years ago

Sowu, is trokosi Ewe pleeeeeaaaaase !!!

Sowu, is trokosi Ewe pleeeeeaaaaase !!!
Kojo T 12 years ago

So Sowu is Ewe. When failures and never do wells like you can only rejoice because of failures of others , you wonder why you are a failure. Wish people evil and you become the victim . You have nothing to celebrate in your l ...
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So Sowu is Ewe. When failures and never do wells like you can only rejoice because of failures of others , you wonder why you are a failure. Wish people evil and you become the victim . You have nothing to celebrate in your low life existence . Politically it is suicidal as you need the votes of these " evil" people . You are in the UK , how does the behaviour of Ewes frustrate you in your effort to succeed . get a life

Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

Yes, Sowu is from my stock and I stand by him. You idiots fond of raping giant she-apes in your forests can go and drown yourself in Lake Bosomtwi. I don't give a hoot.

Yes, Sowu is from my stock and I stand by him. You idiots fond of raping giant she-apes in your forests can go and drown yourself in Lake Bosomtwi. I don't give a hoot.
Abrekyie ba UK 12 years ago

Thanks be to JJ who brought tribalism in Ghana,be4 Ghana never know tribalism,from Osagyefuo through Kutu & Dr Lemann nothing like tribalism,Ashanti's loves all that is why blessings of God still on us,it pays to an Ashanti, ...
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Thanks be to JJ who brought tribalism in Ghana,be4 Ghana never know tribalism,from Osagyefuo through Kutu & Dr Lemann nothing like tribalism,Ashanti's loves all that is why blessings of God still on us,it pays to an Ashanti,Culturally,socially, environmentally and above all Ashanti hospitality,Due to idiot Talks about Ashanti's from some of fellow Ghanaians that is why we indigenous Ashanti's are not happy about our respectful King Otumfuo Osei Tutu 11 for people to tarnish his image as well as we Ashanti's by involving him with recent election petition ie 2012.God bless Ghana,Ghana bless Ashanti Kingdom.
Zaman 12 years ago

The Editor of this site seems to be very uneducated. If a 53 y.o British Citizen/Ghanian is charged...regardless of where his parents are from....his High School is not what is important nor his tribe either. Tribalism is get ...
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The Editor of this site seems to be very uneducated. If a 53 y.o British Citizen/Ghanian is charged...regardless of where his parents are from....his High School is not what is important nor his tribe either. Tribalism is getting worse in Ghana and as smart as Ghanians are no one can improve this behavior. It is destroying the country. People like you don't make Ghana look good at all. Think like a real person and think before you talk. Very poor comment.
sam 12 years ago

it will be stupid to relate this act to tribe.think well next time.

it will be stupid to relate this act to tribe.think well next time.
SON OF EWE 12 years ago

EWES ARE NOT GOOD

EWES ARE NOT GOOD
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

Ewes are not good which explains why they sport bolobolo. Swine like you!!!

Ewes are not good which explains why they sport bolobolo. Swine like you!!!
Zaman 12 years ago

People like you disgrace Ghana. That is the plain truth. Grow up.

People like you disgrace Ghana. That is the plain truth. Grow up.
Raymond Agbeli 12 years ago

When u count the number of rapist in ghanaian jails u can be sure 95% are akans.they just cannot control their fucking libidos

When u count the number of rapist in ghanaian jails u can be sure 95% are akans.they just cannot control their fucking libidos
Akwasi Boateng 12 years ago

IDIOTS like you draw very silly conclusions!!! I am very sad for SOWU a very intelligent and likeable individual. He is a friend. Sowu will not admit to such hideous crime. AND who said the picture was taken on the day of th ...
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IDIOTS like you draw very silly conclusions!!! I am very sad for SOWU a very intelligent and likeable individual. He is a friend. Sowu will not admit to such hideous crime. AND who said the picture was taken on the day of the offence? He got away with the initial offence so the picture could not have been taken then!!! How did you reach your conclusion that he may have been drunk? I have lived in London for 50 years - use the Tube almost every day. This kind of behaviour can NOT be a mistake.
I really feel sorry for him. He is such a great guy on FACEBOOK!! What a LOSS!!!
Man in the Mirror 12 years ago

Bro Kwasi, I totally agree with you. I live in Brixton and use the Victoria Line daily and this scenario plays up everyday in the tube.

Bro Kwasi, I totally agree with you. I live in Brixton and use the Victoria Line daily and this scenario plays up everyday in the tube.

Akwasi Boateng 12 years ago

Thanks for your comments. I have just got home from Brixton!! You want to see the Victoria Line. AND the Northern Line (popularly known as the MISERY Line) was the Tube I used in my early days in the UK - from Clapham North!! ...
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Thanks for your comments. I have just got home from Brixton!! You want to see the Victoria Line. AND the Northern Line (popularly known as the MISERY Line) was the Tube I used in my early days in the UK - from Clapham North!!!
We were packed like cattle but such incidents did NOT go on.
It is sad that Sowu got himself into this situation. To me, he is a Sexual Predictor.
Lolulou 12 years ago

Its a shame. Guys have to be very careful that they behave appropriately.

Its a shame. Guys have to be very careful that they behave appropriately.
Paa 12 years ago

Senior Sowu, but you to why you disgrace Kwabotwe like so?? Sowu was not drunk, that is how he looks from his days at "Botwe" as he is a half-cast with stary eyes

Senior Sowu, but you to why you disgrace Kwabotwe like so?? Sowu was not drunk, that is how he looks from his days at "Botwe" as he is a half-cast with stary eyes
peeeeeee 12 years ago

Months

Months
4 Year Old 12 years ago

Ghana has no sex offender records. I hope the legislature take this up and pass a sex offender registar. All those guys, semi ghanaians, etc. they comiit sex offences outside the country and they quickly move to Ghana to cont ...
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Ghana has no sex offender records. I hope the legislature take this up and pass a sex offender registar. All those guys, semi ghanaians, etc. they comiit sex offences outside the country and they quickly move to Ghana to continue their escapade`
If Ghana were to note all such people by connecting with the international registry for sex offenders, none of these guys will find a haven in Ghana.
But today, we have all kinds of people with sex offences in other countries such as US, UK, Germany, Holland, Italy, running to Ghana to continue their damaging lifestyle.
We must stop them.
Sansan 12 years ago

Sowu mom was rape, hence his action.

Sowu mom was rape, hence his action.
peeeeeee 12 years ago

10months..also he tried it again.so if a drunkard murders its ok.who made you judge

10months..also he tried it again.so if a drunkard murders its ok.who made you judge
Nana Aba 12 years ago

I'm glad he's been caught! There are guys out there doing this on a regular basis who don't realise how distressing it is for girls/women! My daughter was groped by a guy on the underground on her way to work - she was so dis ...
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I'm glad he's been caught! There are guys out there doing this on a regular basis who don't realise how distressing it is for girls/women! My daughter was groped by a guy on the underground on her way to work - she was so distressed she called me in tears! She reported the matter to the police but the pervert was not caught! The description she gave could easily pass for Julius but I never would have picked him because he's someone I know! But now I'm thinking it could easily have been him. Thank God he's off the trains for the next 10 yrs!!!
Concerned Ghanaian 12 years ago

What a harsh sentence. I feel sorry for him. He should have got a decent lawyer.

What a harsh sentence. I feel sorry for him. He should have got a decent lawyer.
Abe 12 years ago

What has his alma mater got to do with his crime? Or is it a way of proving he is a Ghanaian?

What has his alma mater got to do with his crime? Or is it a way of proving he is a Ghanaian?

Grafit 12 years ago

This is too bad for ghanaians

This is too bad for ghanaians
Paa 12 years ago

10 years for this nonsense is too bad. Did he have a lawyer?? This will not happens in America where child molestors don't even get half this sentence!!

10 years for this nonsense is too bad. Did he have a lawyer?? This will not happens in America where child molestors don't even get half this sentence!!
Kaasta 12 years ago

DV Lottery has allowed stupid pple like Paa to wash toilets in Ameria!! Pple who can't read simple posting and jump into making foolish comment

DV Lottery has allowed stupid pple like Paa to wash toilets in Ameria!! Pple who can't read simple posting and jump into making foolish comment
Akwasi Boateng 12 years ago

You are an absolute TWIT!

You are an absolute TWIT!
Maame Grace 12 years ago

That is where you are wrong in the States sex offenders are put on the registers list forever so if you are thinking of doing such act because you could get out in less than a year then you must be out of your mind. And for y ...
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That is where you are wrong in the States sex offenders are put on the registers list forever so if you are thinking of doing such act because you could get out in less than a year then you must be out of your mind. And for your infomation the guy was jailed for ten months but put on the sex offenders register for ten years.
Consider 12 years ago

Why would you link this reportage to Mfatsepim Secondary School?

Why would you link this reportage to Mfatsepim Secondary School?
ohenenana 12 years ago

This man is 53 years old, and you making reference to a secondary he attended, and a son of so and so. Ghanaweb, please train your writers.

This man is 53 years old, and you making reference to a secondary he attended, and a son of so and so. Ghanaweb, please train your writers.
JB Ansong 12 years ago

If his mother is British, why call him a Ghanaian?

A British-Ghanaian or Anglo-Ghanaian would have been the appropriate description of Mr Sowu.

By the way, who wrote that article? Certainly his former college (Mfantsipi ...
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If his mother is British, why call him a Ghanaian?

A British-Ghanaian or Anglo-Ghanaian would have been the appropriate description of Mr Sowu.

By the way, who wrote that article? Certainly his former college (Mfantsipim) was not part of the court proceeding, so some Ghanaian must have culled the story from a newspaper and add some info to it.
Lolulou 12 years ago

He grew up in GHana!

He grew up in GHana!
Ibn Batuta 12 years ago

These same sex boarding schools in Ghana tend to breed sexual deviants. A lot of girls out of Wesley Girls remain permanently unmarried or are down low lesbians. Mfantsipim, Augustines, Adisadel and Prempeh have a fair share ...
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These same sex boarding schools in Ghana tend to breed sexual deviants. A lot of girls out of Wesley Girls remain permanently unmarried or are down low lesbians. Mfantsipim, Augustines, Adisadel and Prempeh have a fair share of down low gays and sexual misfits. It is time to change these schools into mixed boarding schools.
Zaman 12 years ago

Shame on you...you and the Editor at Ghanaweb never made it to a decent school like Mfantsipim. I guess it still hurts to not be one of those who made it there. Swallow you jealousy and shut up. I guess you forgot to mention ...
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Shame on you...you and the Editor at Ghanaweb never made it to a decent school like Mfantsipim. I guess it still hurts to not be one of those who made it there. Swallow you jealousy and shut up. I guess you forgot to mention Prempeh as well. Shame on you.
mohammed 12 years ago

this is share racism. He does nothing wrong. if they do not want people to touch each other make every body sit on their chair! You have no resources and racially profiling black men for stupid convictions. He could easily ge ...
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this is share racism. He does nothing wrong. if they do not want people to touch each other make every body sit on their chair! You have no resources and racially profiling black men for stupid convictions. He could easily get better pictures on the net to relieve himself that way. I cannot believe why a competent Court can endorse this reasoning.
Mike Olongo, USA 12 years ago

Dear sir, because of my lack of journalistic proficiency I do not normally critique reports of this nature. I was however stunned by two issues in your reporting. 1. Why did you choose to mention the High school the offender ...
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Dear sir, because of my lack of journalistic proficiency I do not normally critique reports of this nature. I was however stunned by two issues in your reporting. 1. Why did you choose to mention the High school the offender attended and why not the university or any other institution he attended? Contrary to what your probable intention might be one gets the impression that you were attempting to tarnish the reputation of Mfantsipim school. I would therefore advise that you rethink your style if typical. 2. Please note that when the Headline emphasized the offfender's Ghanaian citizenship it would have been more appropriate to state what makes him a Ghanaian rather than her mother being British. Thank you and please note that I am not an old boy of Mfantsipim
Rhodesia 12 years ago

Ghanaweb is run by a bunch of illiterates. This is just an article to smear the name of Mfantsipim School. This is terrible journalism. Ghanaweb should be yanked off the net.

Ghanaweb is run by a bunch of illiterates. This is just an article to smear the name of Mfantsipim School. This is terrible journalism. Ghanaweb should be yanked off the net.
ONYAME BEYE 12 years ago

DO THEY STILL HAVE THOSE SCHOOLS IN GHANA?

DO THEY STILL HAVE THOSE SCHOOLS IN GHANA?
MenayeAFUAforiwa 12 years ago

Ten years for sexual indecency,not rape? This is pure barbaric sentencing
and it will happen nowhere than Bracist Britain.

Ten years for sexual indecency,not rape? This is pure barbaric sentencing
and it will happen nowhere than Bracist Britain.
Maame Grace 12 years ago

He got ten months, read the story again He was rather put on the sex offenders list for ten years.

He got ten months, read the story again He was rather put on the sex offenders list for ten years.
MenayeAFUAforiwa 12 years ago

Even ten months,Maame Grace,is too much for such a minor offence.The former US ambassador to the UN, Mr.Andrew Young once said racism was invented by the British and it still remains in their blood.SHAME ON THEM.

Even ten months,Maame Grace,is too much for such a minor offence.The former US ambassador to the UN, Mr.Andrew Young once said racism was invented by the British and it still remains in their blood.SHAME ON THEM.
Maame Grace 12 years ago

You think so he pleaded guilty which means it was intertional, have you ever experienced such indecency on the tube before it is the most embarrasing thing to ever happen in a crowded trains, its happened to me in Ghana befor ...
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You think so he pleaded guilty which means it was intertional, have you ever experienced such indecency on the tube before it is the most embarrasing thing to ever happen in a crowded trains, its happened to me in Ghana before. Any sexual act against ones will is sickenening and the guy should be punished to deter others. Look at the disgrace he has brought on his family himself.As for racism we can go back if we do not like it. They did not force us to be here.
Mike Olongo, USA 12 years ago

The offence is not as minor as MenayeAFUAforiwa would want us to believe. The guy's behavior amounts to sexual harassment which is frowned upon with some seriousness in an enlightened society. Recently the mayor of San Diego ...
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The offence is not as minor as MenayeAFUAforiwa would want us to believe. The guy's behavior amounts to sexual harassment which is frowned upon with some seriousness in an enlightened society. Recently the mayor of San Diego lost his job and benefits in addition to fines and other punitive measures. There is no racism in this rather light punishment !
charles 12 years ago

PLEASE, DONT TRY TO PLAY ANY RACE CARD ON THIS ONE. THE GUY HAS ADMITTED TO THE CRIME AND WAS APPROACHING ANOTHER VICTIM WHEN HE WAS APPREHENDED. THIS HAS BEEN SOMETHING HE DOES EVERYDAY. HE GOT WHAT HE DESERVES. PERIOD...... ...
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PLEASE, DONT TRY TO PLAY ANY RACE CARD ON THIS ONE. THE GUY HAS ADMITTED TO THE CRIME AND WAS APPROACHING ANOTHER VICTIM WHEN HE WAS APPREHENDED. THIS HAS BEEN SOMETHING HE DOES EVERYDAY. HE GOT WHAT HE DESERVES. PERIOD..........
sayibu 12 years ago

for the wages of sin is death

by: sayibu (yendi)

for the wages of sin is death

by: sayibu (yendi)
Kofius 12 years ago

Ewe is not a country. Sowu is Ghanaian. Whether Ashantis like it or not. Likewise other Ghanaians like Amoateng the drug baron who is not an Ewe

Ewe is not a country. Sowu is Ghanaian. Whether Ashantis like it or not. Likewise other Ghanaians like Amoateng the drug baron who is not an Ewe
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

They can associate all things bad with Ewes and I don't give a damn. I cherish being an Ewe and of no other stock.

They can associate all things bad with Ewes and I don't give a damn. I cherish being an Ewe and of no other stock.
peeeeeee 12 years ago

Fools fools.its 10 months and not years.and he tried to do it again.so where is racism.get real

Fools fools.its 10 months and not years.and he tried to do it again.so where is racism.get real
Say the TRUTH 12 years ago

I SUSPECT THE GUY MUST BE HAVING SOME MENTAL PROBLEM.

THEY NEED TO CHECK HIM ON THAT.

I SUSPECT THE GUY MUST BE HAVING SOME MENTAL PROBLEM.

THEY NEED TO CHECK HIM ON THAT.
Karma Chameleon 11 years ago

Sowu allegedly has substance abuse problems, maybe he also needs some mental health help as you say.

More than 70% of the UK jail population has 2 or more mental health disorders.

Sowu allegedly has substance abuse problems, maybe he also needs some mental health help as you say.

More than 70% of the UK jail population has 2 or more mental health disorders.
AK47 IS MY FUCKING ADDRESS 12 years ago

WE CAN KEEP ACCEPTING THOSE CRIMINALS AS GHANAIAN .

WE CAN KEEP ACCEPTING THOSE CRIMINALS AS GHANAIAN .
Owu 12 years ago

Our problem is tribalism, nothing else.

I wonder how majority of us are caught up with the negative tribal sentiments which is undermining the development of our nation.

21st century we still don't know what we want. ...
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Our problem is tribalism, nothing else.

I wonder how majority of us are caught up with the negative tribal sentiments which is undermining the development of our nation.

21st century we still don't know what we want. We're the same enemies to ourselves.
Nana Aba 12 years ago

Why is this story not on facebook? people should know about this pervert!!

Why is this story not on facebook? people should know about this pervert!!
peeeeeee 12 years ago

Old news.been om fb
sorry about daughter

Old news.been om fb
sorry about daughter
Harryboo. 12 years ago

What an idiot.

What an idiot.
Karma Chameleon 11 years ago

Sexual attacks cause a lot of distress for victims. Many victims go on to develop mental health problems, some even try to kill themselves. I knew one of Sowu's victims. She is with the angels now.

Despite having atta ...
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Sexual attacks cause a lot of distress for victims. Many victims go on to develop mental health problems, some even try to kill themselves. I knew one of Sowu's victims. She is with the angels now.

Despite having attacked other women in the past, this man is out of jail already - but jail and travel restrictions cannot solve everything.

Sowu has done good work before: no-one is completely good or bad. Let's hope he can be the best of himself. I pray to God to keep the women safe, and for Sowu to mend his ways.

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