Bus Driver Who Killed Child After Taking Drugs Has Sentence Increased Following Appeal
Overview
Sentence Increased After Legal Review
Asolo-Ogugua was originally sentenced on 9 June 2025 to four years’ imprisonment for causing death by dangerous driving and causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed drug limit.
However, following public outcry and a review by the Attorney General’s Office, the case was referred to the Court of Appeal, which ruled the original sentence was unduly lenient. On 6 August 2025, the court increased his sentence to six years and eight months.
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Solicitor General’s Statement
Speaking after the judgment, Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:
“Martin Asolo-Ogugua’s selfishness needlessly took the life of a young girl, causing irreparable damage to a family. I welcome the court’s decision to increase his sentence and would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Ada’s family.”
Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
The Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme allows victims of crime, their families, prosecutors, or members of the public to ask for certain sentences to be reviewed by the Attorney General’s Office if they believe the punishment is too low.
