Government Vows Justice on 12-Year-Old Girl Gang-Raped to Death in Kailahun
Deborah Sorie The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has expressed deep sadness over the death of a 12-year-old girl found on the highway between Baiima and Benduma in Kailahun District.
According to reports, the 12-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped and stabbed multiple times. Her lifeless body was found lying in the street, drenched in her own blood in Gbaima Town, Eastern Sierra Leone.
In a statement, the Ministry offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of their commitment to seeing justice served.
The Ministry said it is working closely with child protection partners and the Sierra Leone Police to investigate this tragedy. A full investigation is underway, and a postmortem examination has already been conducted. The Ministry emphasized its commitment to protecting children’s rights, as outlined in national and international law.
The Ministry urged the community to cooperate with the police by providing any relevant information that could aid the investigation and lead to the apprehension of the perpetrators.
The Ministry pledged to follow the case closely and keep the public informed. They are working with law enforcement to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in Sierra Leone. The Ministry assured the public that those responsible will face the full force of the law.
This is so sad and disheartening! If I for one know these idiots, it will be too late for the police to intervene cause they will not live to tell the tale
AY BO! HOW UNA DAE SHOW 12 YEAR OLD PIKIN WAE DEN DO DAT TO LEK DAT? Jail nor do for uda den do dis, but duya, lae den catch dem jis nor.
Sad state of affairs God have mercy
Very very sad. Those who did such things do not belong to human race. May God punish them all. This is very sad. I felt it. May her soul rest in peace, and my condolences to her families and friends.
God, please, expose those idiots🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Tu sad 😭😭😭
Justice must prevail
God have mercy, too sad
Rest in peace little girl. Those who are responsible will face GOD’S judgement on the day of judgement.
Ooh my God this is so sad
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