The Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare rescued a 13-year-old girl who gave birth after being allegedly impregnated by her guardian, Mr Sunday Muoghalu.
The baby’s birth was announced on social media over the weekend, with a photo of the adolescent mother holding her child at a hospital in Adazi-Nnukwu, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.
She was detained because she couldn’t pay her hospital bill.
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The state government searched for her after she was rescued by a team from the women’s ministry and placed into safe custody.
On Monday, the ministry’s spokesperson, Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, stated that Muoghalu was arrested on Sunday and turned over to the police.
The adolescent mother claimed to be from Akwa Ibom State, while her biological parents resided in Agulu, Anambra State.
She said, “Mr Muoghalu’s wife is known as Madam Ghana. This started when Madam Ghana travelled to the village.
“I am not the only one involved. There is another girl who is seven years old; Mr Muoghalu used to sleep with her too.
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“This started when I began to see my menstruation and he started forcing me to sleep with him. I once told Madam Ghana about it, and she cautioned her husband, but when it continued, I could not do much any longer.”
The state Commissioner for Women and Children’s Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, revealed that the culprit would soon be charged.
She said, “If the suspect is claiming that he is not responsible, we will continue to pry until we find whoever is responsible.
“The reality of the matter is that someone slept with the girl and put her in the family way and that is totally wrong.
“So, whoever it is must be brought to book and this government is committed to doing that.” The suspect, Muoghalu, said he was responsible for the pregnancy.
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The 75-year-old said he was simply playing with the victim and had no intention of impregnating her.
DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the state police spokesman, said investigations were ongoing.
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