Outrage in Toro as Man Declares Plans to Marry a Nine-Year-Old
A man in Toro, Bauchi State, reportedly claimed he intends to marry a nine-year-old child. Disturbing messages supporting this claim have circulated online. Child rights advocates are urging parents and community members to stay vigilant and report any signs of grooming or exploitation. Under Nigeria’s Child Rights Act and related laws, any marriage involving a person under 18 is invalid and punishable. Campaigners are calling on law enforcement to verify the messages and, if evidence emerges, press criminal charges. Protecting children from abuse is a shared responsibility of families, communities and authorities.
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