The Anambra State Government has rescued a 13-year-old girl from her guardian, one Mr Sunday, who has constantly molested the teenager.
It was reported that the girl, who recently delivered a baby was kept in a safer custody by the state ministry of women and children’s welfare.
The teenage mother (name withheld) accused her guardian of impregnating her after several sexual molestation by Sunday.
The news of her delivery broke out on social media over the weekend, which led the state ministry for women and children’s welfare to search for her.
This was made known by the ministry’s spokesperson, Miss Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, who told newsmen on Monday that Mr. Sunday, who impregnated the teenager, was arrested on Sunday night by the team from the ministry and handed over to the police.
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In an interview, the teenage girl said she hails from Akwa Ibom State, while her biological parents stay in Agulu, Anambra State.
She explained that she was not the only victim involved in her guardian’s knack for defiling children, adding that the defilement started when the culprit’s wife travelled to the village.
“Mr Sunday’s wife is known as Madam Ghana. This started when Madam Ghana travelled to the village. I am not the only one involved. There is another girl who is seven years old, Mr Sunday used to sleep with her too.
“I once told Madam Ghana about it, and she cautioned her husband, but when it continued, I could not do much any longer,” the victim said.
Speaking further, Ikeanyionwu said the culprit would soon be charged in court.
Ikeanyionwu quoted the Commissioner for Women and Children’s Welfare, Ify Obinabo, as saying that the Anambra State government would not tolerate such indecent action and that as many people engage in such acts, the government will ensure they do not go free.