NAWOJ Condemns Assult on Young Girl in Viral Video
The Bayelsa State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ) has condemned in strong terms the brutal assault on a young girl by a group of at least three girls, which was captured in a video now circulating on social media.
In the video, the victim was beaten, stripped naked, her hair forcefully cut, phones destroyed, and left with multiple injuries, while the perpetrators shamelessly recorded the act.
Shockingly, the assailants were heard boasting of being untouchable and daring the girl to report to whoever she pleases.
In a joint statement, Chairperson of NAWOJ Bayelsa chapter, Mrs. Grace Orumieyefa, and Assistant Secretary, Deintei Emmanuel-Otavie, described the incident as barbaric, inhumane, and a grave violation of the victim’s dignity and rights.
The NAWOJ leadership called on the Police and other relevant authorities to immediately investigate the matter and bring the culprits to justice without delay.
The statement further urged parents, guardians, and community leaders to be more vigilant in monitoring the activities and associations of young people to curb the rising trend of violence and lawlessness.
