She added that two of the victims tested positive to pregnancy, while 15 tested positive to various sexually transmitted diseases. According to her, the perpetrators are being persecuted by the police, noting that the ugly development could have life time effect on the lives of the victims if continued. The centre is being run by the Ministry of Justice, in partnership with Ministry of Women and Social Development, Ministry of Health and other stakeholders. The Ministry of Health provides forensic examination and treatment, the Nigerian Police investigates, and the Ministry of Justice provides legal services. The Ministry of Women Affairs on the other hand, provides psycho-social counselling for the victims.

Source: The Guardian August 27, 2018 09:22 UTC