A tragic incident has been reported in Edo State, where a 12-year-old girl was brutally raped by five boys after her mother had sent her on an errand. The boys allegedly lured the innocent girl into an uncompleted building, where they sexually assaulted her and further recorded the heinous act.
The disturbing news was brought to light by a notable individual on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The details shared revealed how the perpetrators took advantage of the girl, recorded the incident, and even circulated the video online, adding to the trauma she would endure.
The social media post highlighted the gravity of the crime: “A 12-year-old girl was raped by five boys in Edo State. Her mother sent her on an errand, and they took her into an uncompleted building and assaulted her. It didn’t end there; they recorded it and posted it. A child! 12 years old!”
As the news made its way across the internet, it sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. Many individuals and groups expressed their horror and sadness over the incident, with numerous calls for justice and better protective measures for vulnerable children.
Below are some of the reactions that flooded the comment sections:
@DrMel_: “Hate the fact that this year is starting with many stories like this, really thought we left incidents like this in the past.”
@nwosu_tryce: “Genuinely, one of the reasons I’m scared to have a girl child. I can’t be there to protect her all the time, plus make I no go prison early. I hope they’ve been apprehended.”
@iamveektoria_: “I’m so angry. There are so many cases like this that happen in Southern Nigeria that don’t make it to the news. Girls are not safe.”
@Kitchenatease: “If the law will just do the right thing maybe people won’t be too bold to commit crimes and record it.”
@Vigro_Writes: “That poor baby might never recover from this, she might never get to live a normal life after this, omg!”
@PavaTurk: “This is so sad! As a mom of a 12-year-old girl who is so innocent and sees herself as a princess, it just hurts my soul! Recording her and posting same is even worse!!!!!! I hope they are all charged!”
@AnitatheRealest: “God!!! This situation, it is best to take laws into one’s hands o. I just can’t imagine the life trauma they have caused that child.”
@_hafsat_paki: “No redemption for people like this. They should be sentenced to life in jail kawai.”
The community is now calling for immediate action from the authorities to apprehend the culprits and ensure they face the full weight of the law. This devastating act has once again raised concerns about the safety of children and the need for stricter measures to protect them from such atrocities.
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The need for justice and support for the young victim cannot be overstated, as many advocate for severe punishment for the perpetrators and better systems to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
