Edo Govt raises alarm over rising cases of fathers defiling female children
The Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, has raised the alarm over the increasing cases of fathers’ allegedly sexually abusing their female children in the state. Abdallah disclosed that more than 72 cases of defilement were recorded in Edo state between January and July 2026, with fathers allegedly responsible […] Edo Govt raises alarm over…
Edo State has expressed concern over a surge in cases involving fathers allegedly sexually abusing their female children, according to the state's Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah. Between January and July 2026, over 72 cases of minor abuse were recorded, with 50 percent of the victims being abused by their own fathers, who range in age from two to 10 years.
One such case involved a 14-year-old girl who is eight months pregnant after being impregnated by her father. The girl's neighbor reported the incident to the Women Affairs and Social Development Ministry, which is now committed to protecting vulnerable citizens. To address the issue, the ministry has established a Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Uromi, which collaborates with the International Organization for Migration and other partners to provide coordinated, survivor-centered services, including psychosocial support and referrals.
The ministry is also working towards setting up another SARC in Auchi to improve the geographical spread of gender-based violence (GBV) response services across the state. Speaking at a press briefing, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, highlighted the growing prevalence of social vices, citing a recent case where a six-year-old girl was rescued after being defiled. He called for stringent penalties against those who molest children.
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