Key points
- Innocent Megbolu, 37, attacked a woman in her flat. The jury found him guilty after a full trial.
- The offence happened in Leith on 21 August 2023. She had asked him to leave before the assault.
- A judge said the harm was “particularly high” in this case. An indefinite non-harassment order now bars any contact.
A 37-year-old Nigerian man has been jailed in Scotland for raping a woman in her own home. Innocent Megbolu received a five-year sentence at the High Court in Edinburgh on 6 October 2025.
The court also imposed an indefinite non-harassment order. It bans Megbolu from contacting or approaching the victim.
Megbolu, formerly of Craigmillar in Edinburgh, attacked the woman in her Leith flat. She had earlier told him to leave the property. He grabbed hold of her during the assault, the court heard.
An acquaintance of the victim gave evidence on what she said afterwards. “She told me that he flipped her over, like a wrestling move,” the witness said.
How the attack happened
Prosecutors said the rape took place on 21 August 2023. The flat is in the Leith area of Edinburgh. The victim cried and shouted during the ordeal, the court heard. She had asked Megbolu to go before the assault began.
Megbolu denied the charge during an earlier trial. A jury convicted him after hearing the evidence. He was then brought back for sentence in Edinburgh.
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Judge’s remarks and sentence
Judge Alistair Watson said the harm in this case was severe. “The degree of harm caused by you must be considered particularly high,” he told Megbolu.
He noted the offence took place in the victim’s home. “She was entitled to feel safe, and be safe,” he said. “Her evidence was she was crying and shouting, yet you continued.”
The court set the prison term at five years. The non-harassment order lasts indefinitely to protect the victim. Megbolu will also be subject to the court’s standard post-release controls. The judge stressed the need for public protection and deterrence.
The case adds to a series of recent legal stories in the news. It also highlights the court’s stance on violence against women. Support groups urge anyone affected to seek help from trusted services. Police Scotland also provides guidance and referral paths for victims
