The Nigerian Army says it is investigating an allegation involving Capt. Etim Essien, a serving officer at Headquarters 3 Division in Jos, Plateau State. Reports circulating online claim that Essien sexually abused a 13-year-old girl, who is described as deaf and unable to speak, and that the incident resulted in pregnancy.
Both outlets report that the matter is at the investigation stage. Information Nigeria adds additional detail about the alleged victim’s disabilities and refers to the accusation including fathering a child. Punch reports the same core allegation and the Army’s decision to probe it, without providing the additional background described by Information Nigeria.
The Army has not publicly stated the findings of its inquiry or the outcome. The reporting focuses on the initiation of the probe following the emergence of the allegation in public channels, with the officer’s claims not yet addressed in the available accounts.
