A man described as "very predatory" has been handed a 12-year extended sentence after raping one woman and sexually assaulting another while on bail.
Olukanyinsola Odebode was convicted at trial of one count of rape and two counts of assault by penetration. Swansea Crown Court heard that since 2019, seven other women had reported concerns about his sexual behaviour to police, but those matters had not been proceeded with.
Offences committed across two police areas
The court was told the offences were committed between June 2024 and September 2025. Odebode sexually assaulted and raped one woman in the Gwent Police area, then, after being arrested and released on bail, went on to sexually assault a second woman in the Dyfed-Powys Police area.
Mark Wyeth KC, prosecuting, said the defendant "humiliated and degraded his victims" and posed a danger to women, adding: "There were life-altering consequences for his victims."
Probation report highlights risk
A Probation Service report highlighted Odebode's lack of insight into his offending and his "complete rejection" of the jury's findings. The report concluded that he "poses a high risk of serious harm underpinned by attitudes of entitlement".
The prosecutor pointed to the impact statements of the victims and the effect the defendant's actions have had on their lives, noting that one of the women described Odebode as "very predatory".
Judge imposes extended sentence
Odebode, of Gainsborough Road, Cefn Golau, Tredegar, had no previous convictions. Matt Murphy, for Odebode, said it was to be hoped that while serving his sentence the defendant would develop the insight into his offending which he currently lacked.
Judge Huw Rees said he had concluded that Odebode was a "sexually precocious person". He noted a series of women had previously raised concerns about the defendant's sexual behaviour – including allegations of rape, indecent exposure, sexual assault, and stalking – but while those matters had been investigated they had not resulted in any convictions.
The judge said Odebode's behaviour has had a "profound" effect on his two victims and that an extended sentence was necessary to address the risk he poses to the public.
Odebode was made subject to a 12-year extended sentence comprising nine years in custody followed by three years on licence. He must serve two-thirds of the custodial element before he can apply for release, but it will be for the Parole Board to determine if he is safe to be let out.
The defendant will be a registered sex offender for the rest of his life.
