Court remands 10 men who raped 16-year old disabled girl, whose parents are blind in Kaduna
By Kingsley Chukwuka
A -16 year old disabled girl (name withheld) who was raped by 10 men several months ago in Kaduna State has gotten justice as court ordered that they should remain in prison.
The victim’s parents are blind, and she has vision problems too, our correspondent gathered.
The young girl was repeatedly raped and as a result got pregnant and has given birth four months ago, Police testified in court, adding that 11 suspects are still missing.
“The girl’s brother reported the rapes last October when he noticed her pregnancy. When asked, she told how different men tricked her into going with them at various times”, Police say.
Judge Abubakar Lamido said the men must stay in prison until the case moves to a higher court. The next hearing is set for May 22, 2025.
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Kaduna’s Commissioner for Human Services, Hajiya Rabi Salisu, called the case “heartbreaking.” She said the girl was only 14 when the rapes started and is now struggling to care for her baby.
The commissioner blamed a former Police officer for improperly letting some suspects go free earlier. She promised that the government would help the young mother and her child.
“Kaduna state has strict laws against harming women and children. Officials warned they will punish anyone who abuses disabled people”, the Commissioner said.
Police are still searching for the one suspect who escaped.
The case has shocked many in Nigeria, where violence against women and disabled people remains a serious problem. Activists say more needs to be done to protect vulnerable groups.
