- Rape incident: A 40-year-old man, Mr. Elisha Daniel, allegedly raped a 3-year-old girl in Kogi State.
- Governor’s response: Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo vowed to prosecute the suspect, describing the act as “barbaric”.
- Government’s commitment: The government reaffirmed its dedication to protecting the girl child and ensuring justice is served.
- Support for the victim: The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development will provide immediate support to the victim to help her recover from the trauma.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has vowed to prosecute a 40-year-old man, Mr. Elisha Daniel, accused of raping a 3-year-old girl. The governor described the act as “barbaric” and emphasized that society must not tolerate such heinous crimes .
The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, condemned the act as “appalling and unconscionable,” stressing that a man of 40 destroying the life of a 3-year-old in the name of rape is unacceptable. Fanwo reaffirmed the government’s dedication to protecting the girl child and ensuring justice is served.
The suspect, who was apprehended by the police following a report from a government official, is cooperating with investigators. The government has also tasked the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development with providing immediate support to the victim to help her recover from the trauma.
This incident is not isolated, as there have been previous reports of rape cases in Kogi State, including the alleged rape of a 96-year-old woman by a 30-year-old man in 2011 . The government’s commitment to prosecuting these crimes and protecting vulnerable members of society is crucial in preventing such incidents from happening again.
