The Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection say its attention has been drawn to an alleged act of rape committed by its Child Welfare Officer assigned in Maryland County, southeastern Liberia. According to a Gender, Children and Social Protection Ministry release, the survivor lived with Francis as her guardian since 2013. The girl narrated that Francis abused her continuously since she moved in with him. The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection condemns the act of its Child Welfare Officer and is urging the police to do all it can to have him arrested and proceed with an investigation and face prosecution possible. The Ministry is also seeking the police intervention in investigating the parents of the victim.

Source: GNN Liberia January 30, 2017 15:07 UTC