Four Nigerian students residing in the United Kingdom have been sentenced to a combined total of 55 years in prison following their involvement in a violent street brawl in Leicester that left one man seriously injured Vanguard News Leadership News.
In a case that has drawn attention across both the UK and Nigeria, Destiny Ojo, Habib Lawal, Ridwanulahi Raheem, and Joshua Davies-Ero were convicted for their roles in a brutal altercation that erupted on New Park Street, Leicester, during the early hours of November 4, 2021. The fight, which involved knives and a baseball bat, left an 18-year-old man with four stab wounds, requiring urgent hospital treatment Vanguard News Leadership News.
The incident prompted a thorough investigation by UK authorities, involving CCTV footage analysis, mobile phone tracking, and public appeals for information. After a six-week trial concluded in October 2024, the four were sentenced on November 14.
Destiny Ojo, 21, from Plumstead, London, received seven years for violent disorder and attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH).
Habib Lawal, Ridwanulahi Raheem, and Joshua Davies-Ero were also handed significant sentences, though the exact breakdown of their individual terms was not disclosed in the sources Vanguard News Leadership News.
Authorities described the incident as a premeditated and organized attack, emphasizing the danger posed by such public violence. The sentencing reflects the UK’s firm stance on violent crime and the use of weapons in public spaces.
This case has sparked conversations around youth violence, the responsibilities of international students, and the importance of community engagement in preventing such incidents.
