Kogi State Government says the alleged assault of a 15-year-old boy in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area by his guardian will not be swept under the carpet. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Women and Children Development, Mrs Adeleye Ishaya made this known during a visit to Egbe on a fact-finding mission. One Aaron Fikayomi had in her Facebook page on Saturday 10 March 2021, said the 12-year-old boy sustained serious injuries inflicted on him by a couple said to be his guardians. Mrs Ishaya noted that upon receiving the report, she swung into action to get first-hand information about the incident. This report x-rays the lives and experiences of residents in getting clean, potable and affordable water amidst the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state… Kogi govt to investigate alleged assault on 15-year-old schoolboy ; Kogi govt to investigate alleged assault on 15-year-old schoolboy ; Kogi govt to investigate alleged assault on 15-year-old schoolboy

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 18, 2021 12:22 UTC