Onwubiko, 36 Year old Nigerian Care Giver Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Assault

A 36-year-old Nigerian man, Emmanuel Onwubiko, has been sentenced to two years in prison for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl while working as a care worker at a residential home in Warrington.

Onwubiko was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault after a five-day trial at Liverpool Crown Court last month.

The court heard that Onwubiko, who was employed as an agency worker at the home, repeatedly touched the victim inappropriately while they were working together on a ward for patients with dementia and severe mental issues.

The victim, now 18, bravely read out her victim impact statement at the sentencing hearing, describing how the assault had left her feeling “ruined” and “destroyed” as a person.

She told the court that she had been unable to continue working at the home and had suffered panic attacks, depression, and financial difficulties as a result of the assault.

The court heard that Onwubiko’s assaults began with touching the victim’s breast and later touching her bottom while she was attending to a patient.

He also asked her inappropriate sexual questions and told her that she was “gorgeous”.

When the victim became upset, Onwubiko claimed that such behavior was normal in Nigeria and that women there would not report it.

Judge Gary Woodhall described Onwubiko’s behavior as “inappropriate” and “sexual” from the very beginning of their shift together.

He said that Onwubiko had demonstrated a “sexual attraction” to the victim and had tried to pressure her into accepting his behavior.

Onwubiko’s lawyer, Rob Wyn Jones, argued that the sentence should be suspended, citing Onwubiko’s need to continue working to pay off a loan in his homeland. However, Judge Woodhall rejected this argument, stating that an immediate jail term was the only appropriate punishment.

Onwubiko was also ordered to sign the sex offender register for 10 years. The court heard that Onwubiko had no previous convictions and had come to the UK on a student visa to study for a Master’s degree in arts in education.

In a surprising twist, the court also referenced an incident in which Onwubiko was assaulted by the victim’s father, who punched him several times to the back of the head after hearing of his daughter’s assault.

Onwubiko suffered serious injuries, including a subdural hemorrhage, and underwent an emergency operation. The victim’s father was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years, and ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work.

The case has sparked outrage and concern about the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals in care homes.

The victim’s bravery in coming forward and sharing her story has been praised, and it is hoped that her courage will inspire others to speak out against abuse and exploitation.