A United Kingdom court has sentenced a 35-year-old Nigerian man, Goodness Sokoh, to 21 years’ imprisonment for a series of sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault, against four teenage girls.
Sokoh, who lives on North Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, was sentenced on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Amersham Law Court after an investigation by Thames Valley Police.
The police disclosed that Sokoh was convicted by a unanimous jury on August 4 on 10 counts relating to sexual offences against the four girls.
The charges comprised three counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of sexual assault by penetration, two counts of causing a child to watch a sexual act and one count of inciting a child into sexual activity.
In addition to the prison sentence, the court issued a restraining order prohibiting Sokoh from contacting any of the victims and ordered that he be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
According to details released by Thames Valley Police, Sokoh contacted the girls through Snapchat between October 31 and December 17, 2025, using the username “GWDY_SXNGS”.
He allegedly lured them to meetings in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, with offers of free vapes and cannabis before sexually assaulting and raping them.
Following the investigation, police arrested Sokoh on December 17, 2025, and charged him on December 19.
Detective Constable Natalie Palmer, who led the case through the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, praised the victims for their courage and determination throughout the investigation and trial.
“Firstly, I would like to thank the victims for the strength, courage and resilience they have shown throughout this lengthy investigation and trial,” Palmer said.
She said the girls had shown exceptional bravery in cooperating with investigators and remaining committed to the pursuit of justice despite the distressing experiences they had endured.
Palmer also acknowledged the role played by the victims’ families, particularly their mothers, in supporting them throughout the legal proceedings.
She said the families’ encouragement had helped the girls feel safe and supported during the investigation and trial.
The detective expressed hope that the convictions would give the victims some reassurance that their experiences had been heard and that the criminal justice system had taken their complaints seriously.
“While I know this outcome does not mark the end of their journey, I hope it brings some reassurance that their voices have been heard and that they have been listened to by the criminal justice system,” she said.
Palmer added that she hoped the conclusion of the trial would allow the girls and their families to focus on recovery and look towards the future.
Thames Valley Police said it had not ruled out the possibility of other victims and urged anyone with relevant information to contact investigators.
“We are keeping an open mind as to whether there may be further victims. We would urge anyone who has been affected by Sokoh's actions, or anyone with information that could assist our enquiries, to please contact Thames Valley Police,” Palmer said.
The force encouraged anyone who had experienced sexual assault to report it, noting that specialist officers were available to provide assistance, protect victims’ anonymity and guide them through the reporting and investigation process.
People with information about the case can contact Thames Valley Police through its website, call 101 or visit a police station, quoting reference number 43250636483.
The police added that the four victims had requested privacy and were not willing to grant media interviews at this time.
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