Four Nigerian students jailed in the UK following a vi3lent altercation involving kniv3s and baseball bats

Four Nigerian students, Destiny Ojo, Habib Lawal, Ridwanulahi Raheem, and Joshua Davies-Ero, all based in United Kingdom, have been sentenced to different years in prison for their involvement in a violent disorder that took place in
Leicester during the early hours of November 4, 2021.

The confrontation, involving knives and a baseball bat, escalated into a large f+ght on New Park Street, leaving an 18-year-old with four stab wounds requiring hospital treatment.

After the suspects fled the scene, a thorough investigation was launched, including CCTV analysis, phone records, and public appeals for information.
A six-week trial concluded in October, with sentences handed down on November 14.

Destiny Ojo, who is 21, of Plumstead, London, was served seven years for vi3lent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH), and GBH with intent.
Habib Lawal, 21, of Bexley, London, was served five years for violent disorder, attempted GBH, and GBH with intent. Ridwanulahi Raheem, 21, of Lambeth, London, served three years for violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
Joshua Davies-Ero, 21, of Bexley, London, served two years for vi3lent disorder.
A fifth defendant, Justin Asamoah, 22, of Merton, previously pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and will be sentenced on November 22. [Swipe]