Nigeria: Girl, 11, Gang-Raped in Imo

20 October 2014

Owerri — Uneasy calm has enveloped the sleepy, rural Ehume autonomous community in Obowo local council area of Imo State, following what the villagers termed "the mindless gang-raping of an innocent 11-year old in the area".

Vanguard gathered that the hapless girl, Ngozi (surname withheld), hails from Amaiyi, Ihitte Uboma local government area, but resides in Ehume with her parents.

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