The law is settled that an accused person can be convicted solely on his own free and voluntary confession. The appellant confirmed in his statement Exhibit P3 that he had unlawful carnal knowledge of the victim. In Exhibit P4, he confirmed the fact that he voluntarily made and signed Exhibit P3. There is no controversy about the fact that the victim of the rape is a child. Ebonyi State Childs Rights and Related Matters Law, 2010 absolutely prohibits sexual intercourse with a child and any person who contravenes the law is guilty of rape and liable on conviction to imprisonment for life. The Courts must begin to send serious messages of zero tolerance to sexual terrorists by adhering strictly to the punishment prescribed by the law. The appellant in my view wisely decided not to appeal against the sentence passed on him. He deserves to be kept out of the society for life. I too dismiss the appeal. Appearances: Emeka Nwankwo, Esq.For Appellant(s) I. I. Alobu, Esq., Director of Public Prosecutions, Ebonyi State with him, Mrs C. Anoke, Principal State Counsel, Respondent(s)> Appearances Emeka Nwankwo, Esq. For Appellant Ministry of Justice, Ebonyi StateFor