NIGERIA — A disturbing social-media video involving two girls has triggered serious child-protection concerns after they allegedly described repeated sexual abuse by a man in their community.
The footage circulating online appears to show the girls being interviewed about the alleged abuse. The circumstances surrounding the allegations, including the identity and whereabouts of the alleged perpetrator, have not been independently established by GhanaMedia.net.
Because the allegations involve minors, GhanaMedia.net will not publish the girls’ names, location, identifiable photographs or other information that could expose them to further harm.
Allegations Require Immediate Investigation
The girls’ reported disclosures are serious and should be referred to trained child-protection and law-enforcement professionals rather than investigated through social media.
Any person with credible information about the alleged abuse should contact the appropriate authorities and provide the information privately.
Why Parents Should Take Disclosures Seriously
Child-safety experts consistently encourage parents and trusted adults to listen carefully when a child reports abuse, ensure the child is immediately safe and seek professional assistance.
Adults should avoid confronting an alleged perpetrator themselves or repeatedly questioning a child about traumatic events, as such actions can potentially interfere with professional investigations and place the child at greater risk.
Nigeria Has Specialised GBV Reporting Structures
The Nigeria Police Force has expanded Gender-Based Violence desks to police divisions across the country. These desks are intended to provide specialised attention to gender-based violence and related cases involving vulnerable people.
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Justice also operates a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Response/Gender Unit responsible for coordinating government responses, supporting access to justice and facilitating prosecution and legal services for survivors.
Do Not Turn the Girls Into Social-Media Content
The circulation of videos involving children alleging sexual abuse creates an additional protection concern.
Parents, community members and social-media users should avoid reposting identifiable images or videos of the girls. Protecting their privacy is more important than increasing the reach of a viral post.
The Nigerian child-protection reporting platform also advises the public to report concerns through safe channels rather than broadcasting a child’s identity or story online.
A Call for Proper Investigation
If the allegations are substantiated, the appropriate authorities should ensure that the children receive protection, medical care, psychological support and access to justice.
At the same time, the person accused should not be publicly declared guilty before a proper investigation and due legal process.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to follow the matter and update this report if credible information from Nigerian authorities becomes available.
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