Edo State authorities report that more than 70 child sexual abuse cases are recorded in a seven-month period, with fathers identified as perpetrators in over half of the cases. The victims are often children aged about 2 to 10, and a significant number are girls.
Edo State officials say the pattern includes abuses where offenders are fathers and the victims are their daughters. Reporting from both outlets attributes the figures to statements by the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah. Premium Times adds that the government focuses on both rehabilitation of victims and prosecution of offenders. The Punch emphasizes the extent of the cases and the father–daughter pattern, while Premium Times highlights the government’s response measures.
Both sources present the same core information: Edo State records a high number of cases within the stated timeframe, and officials describe a recurring relationship between the offender and victim, alongside a stated commitment to rehabilitation and legal action.
