August 11, 2008 – Local Hospital
On August 8, two-year-old Daniel Jaiyesimi was transported from his home to a local hospital in extremely critical condition. The boy passed away on August 11, 2008.
Metro’s Crimes Against Youth and Family investigated and found the boy and his family had relocated to the United States from Nigeria in December of 2007. The child and his family were living in the home of their local sponsor, 40-year-old Victor Fakoya and his family.
On August 8, the toddler was left in the care of Fakoya and during that time suffered injuries consistent with child abuse.
A warrant of arrest was issued on for Victor Fakoya. He was arrested on October 24, 2008 and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on one count of felony murder by child abuse.
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December 29th, 2008 at 7:51 am
This is impossible! I grew up with Victor and know him to be an extremely disciplined guy who is fit for the Army. He would not lose his cool easily enough to abuse a 2-year old boy.
January 8th, 2009 at 2:27 am
Yes I too can vouch for Viktor. He has never lost his temper or ever raised his hand to anyone yet a child. why do they not even look at the boys parents.
Here is a innocent man, who helps those around him without wanting anything in return. and because of the silence of the parents. he might be unjustly accused.
The loss of a child is hard but the loss of a great man is a travesty
April 13th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Victor fakoya is a very nice man, I know him right from Nigeria. He is generous in whatsoever he is doing, he is careful and caring as well. He is neither careless nor wicked of commiting such allegation.