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British court ignored CCTV evidence, wrongly convicted my son of robbery – Nigerian mother

From The Punch · () English

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  • A Nigerian mother in the UK alleges her son was wrongly convicted of robbery due to ignored CCTV evidence and insufficient investigation.
  • She describes her son, Oluwatobiloba, as a sociable, kind-hearted university student who was at a party where a theft occurred.
  • The mother is the founder of the Olayinka Akinrinola Foundation, which supports orphanages and vulnerable communities.

A Nigerian mother residing in the United Kingdom has voiced her anguish over her son's conviction for robbery, asserting that crucial CCTV evidence was disregarded by the British court. Mrs. Olayinka Akinrinola claims her son, Oluwatobiloba, was prosecuted without a thorough investigation, leading to a wrongful conviction.

My name is Mrs Olayinka Akinrinola. I’m married to Mr Aderinkola Akinrinola, and we’re both residents of the United Kingdom.

— Mrs Olayinka AkinrinolaShe introduced herself and her husband's residency in the UK.

Mrs. Akinrinola, who is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Olayinka Akinrinola Foundation, dedicated to supporting orphanages and vulnerable communities, shared her family's distress. She and her husband have lived in the UK for over 20 years, motivated by a desire for a better life and opportunities for their three children.

She described Oluwatobiloba, born and educated in the UK, as a sociable, kind-hearted, generous, and selfless young man. He had recently gained admission to the University of Leicester for his undergraduate studies. The incident leading to his arrest occurred on November 21, 2025, when he attended a party with friends.

We focus on orphanages and supporting vulnerable communities by providing basic needs. Our goal is to improve people’s quality of life.

— Mrs Olayinka AkinrinolaShe explained the mission of her foundation.

According to Mrs. Akinrinola, her son became separated from his friends at the party and, while mingling, heard a commotion. He entered an apartment where a dispute was taking place over a pair of stolen shoes. Her son reportedly made it clear he was not interested in the situation and left the vicinity. The following morning, he learned he was being linked to the incident.

We are blessed with three children. In a nutshell, our migration was driven by the desire to provide a better life for our children.

— Mrs Olayinka AkinrinolaShe shared the motivation behind their family's relocation to the UK.

Mrs. Akinrinola expressed deep pain over the court's alleged failure to properly investigate the case, particularly the alleged overlooking of CCTV evidence that she believes would exonerate her son. The family is seeking justice for Oluwatobiloba, whom they maintain is innocent of the charges.

Our son is friendly, humble and soft-spoken. He has a very good character and is a well-behaved young man.

— Mrs Olayinka AkinrinolaShe described her son, Oluwatobiloba.
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