Enugu State
VIDEO: 30-Year-Old Man Arrested in Enugu for Marrying 13-Year-Old Girl
Enugu State Police have arrested a 30-year-old man, the parents of a 13-year-old girl, and others involved in an unlawful child marriage in Amufie, Enugu Ezike. Authorities reaffirm commitment to enforcing child protection laws.
Enugu State authorities have arrested a 30-year-old man and several others in connection with the illegal marriage of a 13-year-old girl in Amufie, Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area.
The Enugu State Police Command, working alongside the Ministry of Gender Affairs, confirmed that all key actors involved in the unlawful marriage have been taken into custody. Those arrested include the underage girl, the man she was married to, her parents, and a woman identified as Ezenwanyi, who was allegedly instrumental in facilitating the marriage ceremony.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth (CINY) applauded the swift action of the Enugu State Government, the Ministry of Gender Affairs, and the Nigeria Police Force following widespread public outrage over the incident.
“This arrest reaffirms the state’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and enforcing relevant laws against child abuse, child marriage, and the violation of minors,”
CINY said in its statement.
Authorities reiterated that Enugu State—like the rest of the South-East region—strictly prohibits child marriage, emphasizing ongoing efforts to curb abuses against minors and prosecute offenders.
The Ministry of Gender Affairs also assured the public that the case will be thoroughly investigated and that justice will be pursued in line with Nigerian child protection laws.
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