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Child Abuse
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Edo State Authorities Express Concern Over Spike in Paternal Child Abuse
The Edo State government has reported a concerning increase in cases of fathers sexually abusing their daughters, prompting new measures to protect minors and prosecute offenders.
Child left with permanent finger deformity after relatives burn her over stolen N500
A 12-year-old girl suffered a permanent finger deformity after her guardians burned her as punishment for an N500 theft that she did not commit.
Identity of Sydney Childcare Worker Facing 329 Abuse Charges Made Public
Hamish Tait has been named as the childcare worker facing 329 charges for abusing 136 children at various Sydney daycare centers over 16 years.
Anambra Police Prosecute 12 Individuals for Sexual Assault and Child Abuse
Twelve individuals have been remanded to the Awka Correctional Centre by the Anambra State Police for various offenses involving rape, child abuse, and defilement.
Niger Court Imposes 95-Year Combined Sentence on Four Men for Rape
A Minna magistrate court has sentenced four men to a total of 95 years in prison for the gang rape and impregnation of a 13-year-old girl in Niger State.
Pastor arrested after 13-year-old girl dies from severe flogging over missing N30,000
A 13-year-old girl has died in Cross River State after her mother and a local pastor arranged for her to be flogged over allegations of stealing N30,000.
Anambra pair detained for child maltreatment
A husband and wife have been remanded in custody for allegedly abusing a 10-year-old, while police investigate a separate incident involving an imposter at an Anambra hospital.