A 35-year-old Nigerian, Goodness Sokoh, has been sentenced to 21 years’ imprisonment in the United Kingdom after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against four teenage girls.
Sokoh, of North Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, was sentenced on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Amersham Law Court following an investigation by Thames Valley Police.
According to a statement published on the police force’s website, a jury unanimously found Sokoh guilty of 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 on August 4.
The court also imposed a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting the victims and ordered that he remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Police investigations revealed that Sokoh contacted the four teenage girls through Snapchat between October 31 and December 17, 2025, using the username “GWDY_SXNGS”.
He reportedly arranged to meet the girls in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, under the pretence of offering them free vapes and cannabis before sexually assaulting and raping them.
Following investigations into the allegations, Sokoh was arrested on December 17, 2025, and charged two days later.
Detective Constable Natalie Palmer of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, who led the investigation, commended the victims for their courage and resilience 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 demonstrated remarkable bravery despite their experiences and remained committed to assisting the investigation and seeking justice.
Palmer also acknowledged the support provided by the victims’ families, particularly their mothers, during the police investigation and court proceedings.
She said the families’ love, strength and encouragement had been vital in helping the girls feel safe and supported throughout the process.
The detective expressed hope that the conviction would reassure the victims that their complaints had been taken seriously by the criminal justice system.
“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 outcome would enable the victims and their families to begin healing and look towards the future with confidence and hope.
Meanwhile, Thames Valley Police said investigators were keeping an open mind about the possibility of additional victims and urged anyone who might have been affected by Sokoh’s actions to come forward.
The police also appealed to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact the force.
The force encouraged victims of sexual assault to report offences, acknowledging that approaching the police could be difficult.
It said specialist officers were available to listen to victims, protect their anonymity and provide support throughout the reporting and investigation process.
Anyone 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 did not wish to participate in media interviews at this time.
