Executive Secretary of the National Human Right Commission, NHRC, Mr Tony Ojukwu, has reported a sexual assault carried out on a toddler in Lagos state, after the video of the mother beating the toddler surfaced online.
Mr Tony in a video he recently posted on his microblogging site account noted that his commission is currently investigating a rape case which involves a two-year child reportedly raped in
The video which took place at Idumota in Lagos State, showed the mother of the young child been blasted by residents and passersby for blaming her two-year-old child on the assault reportedly carried out by an adult.
According to the woman, she said the child is very stubborn and will not stay in one place. Insisting that she is ‘Ashawo (prostitute) as she will always run and stay with the adult who raped her.
The NHRC secretary tweeted; “We are currently investigating this case but need all the leads we can get.”
“This video was shot in Idumota Lagos & the woman in the video beat her 2-year-old child who has been repeatedly raped by a man mercilessly. She blames the toddler for being raped & calls her ‘ashawo.”“Please look at the face in this video. We know Lagos has a large population but if you recognise this face or any leads, @NhrcTweets @NHRCGender will appreciate your help. This little child needs our help now. My DMs are open. @NhrcTweets is available too. Please Nigerians.”
Watch the video below:
