A United Kingdom court has ordered the deportation of a Nigerian man, Qudus Ajeyemi, after he was convicted of attempted rape and sexual assault in Hull, England.
Politics Nigeria reports that Ajeyemi, 27, was sentenced to five years and six months in prison after he was found guilty of the offences.
The court also handed him a seven-year restraining order and directed that he be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
The deportation order will take effect after he completes his prison sentence.
Ajeyemi, who resides on May Street in Hull, was convicted following a week-long trial at Hull Crown Court, which ended on May 26, 2026. His sentencing was delivered on June 15.
The case stemmed from an incident that happened in February 2023 in Hull.
Investigators said the victim had returned from a night out and was taken to a property on Tavistock Street. She reportedly knew Ajeyemi only by the nickname “Spartan.”
According to investigators, the woman believed Ajeyemi was simply helping her to a room so she could rest. However, the situation later turned into a serious criminal incident.
Authorities said Ajeyemi allegedly made unwanted sexual advances toward the woman and attempted to rape her despite repeated rejection.
The victim later reported the incident to police in March 2023.
During the investigation, she provided officers with a recorded telephone conversation in which Ajeyemi allegedly apologised for his actions. The recording later became a major piece of evidence during the trial.
“She disclosed how she thought he was just assisting her by taking her to a friend’s room to rest, thinking he would leave.
“However, instead, he took advantage of her by touching her, and whilst his advances were rebuffed, he proceeded to force himself upon her and attempted to rape her.
“She reported that the following day he called the victim to apologise for what he had done, and the victim had recorded this conversation, which was key evidence at the trial,” police said.
Detectives from the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit later identified “Spartan” as Ajeyemi and moved to arrest him on suspicion of attempted rape.
Despite the evidence presented to investigators, Ajeyemi denied the allegations during questioning.
Speaking after the conviction, Detective Sergeant Ethan Anderson praised the victim for her courage and determination throughout the legal process.
“I want to start by commending the woman who came forward and reported what had happened to her; reporting this type of crime is never easy, and she has displayed nothing but immense bravery and strength throughout the complex and lengthy process, from reporting the incident through to his sentencing.
“Ajeyemi preyed on the woman, taking advantage of her and attempting to rape her in a space she ought to have been safe in, around friends,” Anderson said.
The detective also spoke on the emotional impact of the case, noting that the victim had to endure a painful legal battle because of the defendant’s refusal to accept responsibility.
“The trauma and emotional damage he caused will undoubtedly stay with her for the rest of her life. The impact of this ordeal was only magnified by Ajeyemi’s refusal to admit what he had done, delaying the outcome for the victim and forcing her to endure a gruelling six-day trial.
“We take all reports of rape and sexual offences extremely seriously and continue to work relentlessly to take offenders like Ajeyemi off our streets,” he added.
