The lady , Seyitan Babatayo , who accused musician , Oladapo Oyebanjo aka D ’ Banj , of rape has written a letter to the police withdrawing her petition .
This happened just as the police said it has been unable to establish a case of rape against the musician ,
In a letter dated July 17 , 2020 addressed to the Inspector - General of Police through her lawyer, Olamide Omileye , she said she was withdrawing from the case for personal reasons .
The letter read in part , “ We hereby officially notify you of our client ’ s intention to withdraw and discontinue her petition against Mr . Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo aka D ’ Banj for personal reasons . Our client further humbly applies that the investigation and all other action that is currently being carried out by the police with respect to the statement . ”
In his response to the letter , the Deputy Commissioner of Police ( Admin ) , Umar Sanda , said investigation had discontinued due to lack of evidence .
The letter posted on Twitter by blogger, Kemi Olunloyo , read in part , “ In view of the foregoing facts , investigation was discontinued as no substantial evidence to prove the allegation of rape against the suspect. ”
Human rights group , Stand To End Rape Initiative popularly known as STER , said Seyitan decided to end the case without receiving any monetary compensation .
STER , which was actively in support of Seyitan ’ s quest for justice , thanked everyone.
The statement read in part , “ On July 13 , 2020 , Ms . Babatayo informed STER that a private non - monetary agreement was reached with D ’ Banj ’ s team . We , therefore , present this statement as the full account of our stewardship on this matter . ”
Seyitan had accused D ’ Banj of raping her at Glee Hotel , Victoria Island, Lagos in December 2018 , an allegation he has denied several times .
D ’ Banj had sued Seyitan for N 1 . 5 bn over the allegation , adding that it had caused him untold embarrassment and psychological trauma .
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