The Luton Rapist, Saikou Jabang, 42, accosted the victim on the street during the early hours of Saturday, 11 August 2024, feigning companionship for her safety before sexually assaulting her in her residence.
The Bedfordshire Police’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) unit initiated an investigation, identifying Jabang as the suspect via CCTV, leading to his arrest.
After a five-day trial at Luton Crown Court in March, Saikou Jabang, residing on Dumfries Street, Luton, was convicted of rape and sentenced today (Friday) to eight years and four months in prison.
Her Honour Judge Dhaliwal-Thomas characterised the impact of Saikou Jabang’s actions on the victim as “devastating.”
In a statement provided by the victim, she spoke about the impact the rape has had on her life.
She said: “This horrific attack has affected every part of my day-to-day life. I do not feel comfortable walking alone anymore outside and I constantly fear for my safety. I have never felt so vulnerable.”
Detective Constable Edward Mitchell, from Bedfordshire Police’s RASSO team, said: “Saikou Jabang was a dangerous predator who preyed on a vulnerable woman he saw on the street.
“The victim in this case has showed enormous courage to come forward and speak to officers immediately and throughout the case, to help ensure Jabang was brought to justice for his crime.
“Women deserve to feel safe in all public spaces, any time of day or night and we are committed to continuing to tackle male violence against women and girls across our county.
“Predators like Saikou Jabang who act in this kind of appalling way will be relentlessly pursued by our officers and put where they deserve to be – behind bars.”
“We have several specially trained victim engagement officers who work closely with victims, supporting them throughout the investigation and justice process, as well as helping them to move forward and recover.”
Saikou Jabang also received a further eight months to run concurrently after pleading guilty to fraud by false representation in relation to assuming someone else’s identity, in an unconnected offence.
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