Nigerian man, Goodness Sokoh, jailed 21 years in UK over offenses involving minors lured on Snapchat

A UK courtroom has sentenced a 35-year-old Nigerian nationwide, Goodness Sokoh, to 21 years in jail following a complete investigation into on-line grooming and a number of little one security offences.

Sokoh, residing in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, utilized a social media utility beneath an alias to speak with 4 teenage women between October and December 2025, subsequently luring them into his automobile by providing incentives.

According to the Thames Valley Police, the bodily conferences befell in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire. Following a full trial, Sokoh was discovered responsible of a number of counts of great felony assault, illegal exploitation, and endangering minors.

During the sentencing continuing at Amersham Law Court, Judge Catherine Tulk strongly condemned the convict’s actions, telling Sokoh: “You were grooming them so that they would trust you and put themselves into danger. You thought you could do with them whatever you wanted. Not one of them wanted to have any activity with you.”

 Judge Tulk added that his actions had been “clear evidence of grooming” and that he had “exploited their age and vulnerability”.

The courtroom additionally heard statements from the victims’ households detailing the profound psychological and emotional misery the ordeal prompted the youngsters, together with extreme nervousness, disruption to their training, and a lack of private security.

Sokoh was initially apprehended by regulation enforcement on December 17, 2025. Under the phrases of the judicial ruling, he should serve at the very least two-thirds of his 21-year custodial sentence earlier than changing into eligible for parole. Additionally, the courtroom positioned him completely on the register of offenders and issued a lifetime restraining order prohibiting any contact with the victims.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Natalie Palmer of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit praised the younger victims, stating: “I would like to thank the victims for the strength, courage and resilience they have shown throughout this lengthy investigation and trial. Throughout the process, the girls demonstrated incredible bravery. Despite everything they had experienced, they remained committed to helping the investigation and seeking justice. 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.”

Authorities have emphasised their ongoing dedication to tackling violence in opposition to girls and women, whereas urging anybody with further info related to the case to contact native regulation enforcement businesses.