UK-Based Nigerian Man Sentenced for Train Sexual Assaults
- Feb 25
- 2 min read
A Nigerian man residing in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexually assaulting two women on separate commuter trains traveling toward London last year. The court also issued a long-term restriction order to protect potential victims.
Esosa Eguakin, 31, appeared at Guildford Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault. The judge handed him a two-year custodial sentence in recognition of the severity of the offences and the distress caused to the victims.
Alongside the prison term, the court imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) lasting five years. The order prevents Eguakin from sitting or standing near lone female passengers and restricts other behaviors deemed potentially threatening to the public.
The first assault took place in August 2025 on a morning train from Fratton to London Waterloo, where Eguakin deliberately positioned himself behind a female passenger before committing the assault.
A second incident occurred in October 2025 on a train from Eastleigh to London Waterloo. When the victim confronted him, he gave a false explanation about retrieving a dropped phone but refused to move away.
An off-duty police officer on the train intervened and removed Eguakin at Woking station, holding him until formal authorities arrived. This swift action prevented further harm and contributed to the investigation that led to his prosecution.
Investigators praised the courage of the victims and emphasized that the conviction, together with the SHPO, sends a clear warning that sexual offences on public transport will be treated with utmost seriousness. Authorities urged commuters to report any inappropriate conduct immediately.
The British Transport Police reiterated that public safety remains a priority. They encouraged anyone experiencing or witnessing sexual assault on trains or at stations to report incidents promptly, highlighting that the law will actively pursue offenders to ensure accountability.
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