Qudus Ajeyemi

Qudus Ajeyemi, a 27-year-old Nigerian national who was in the UK on a student visa, has been convicted and sentenced in the UK for attempted rape and sexual assault. The incident occurred in early 2023 in Hull.

Key facts and legal proceedings:

• Charges: Attempted rape and sexual assault.
• Incident Date: Early 2023. The victim reported the incident to the police in March 2023.
• Location of Offence: Hull, UK. The attack took place at a house on Tavistock Street after a night out, where Ajeyemi offered the intoxicated woman a place to sleep.
• Court: Hull Crown Court.
• Trial: Ajeyemi, known by the nickname "Spartan," was found guilty after a six-day trial that concluded on May 26, 2026. He had denied attempting to rape the woman but was convicted by a jury on a majority verdict for attempted rape and unanimously for sexual assault.
• Confession: Following the incident, Ajeyemi contacted the victim via FaceTime, admitted his actions, and repeatedly apologized, also sending messages asking for forgiveness. These communications were preserved by the victim and used as key evidence in court.
• Sentencing Date: June 15, 2026.
• Sentence: Five-and-a-half years in prison.
• Additional Orders: Ajeyemi will be deported to Nigeria after completing his prison sentence. He has also been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and received a seven-year restraining order.
• Residence: At the time of the offense, he was living on May Street in Hull. He was later reported to be living in Manchester.