The police in Enugu have arrested an elderly woman for allegedly ‘contracting’ out her seven-year-old grand daughter as a sex slave, and receiving the cash proceeds.
The woman, whose identity has been withheld for the sake of the investigation, was originally apprehended by Ugwuagor vigilantes in the Abakpa community in Enugu East Local Government Area.
The victim told the vigilantes how her grandma used to send her to several men who in turn slept with her for money.
Another male suspect, who identified himself simply as Miracle, was apprehended in Calabar, Cross River State, as one of those who had sexual intercourse with the minor.
The police are said to be on the trail of others who also allegedly abused the little girl under similar circumstance.
“This brother, (referring to Mr. Miracle) if I come to his shop, he will insert his private part in my body. He does this almost every day with the knowledge of my grandmother.
“There’s another brother I don’t know where he lives; after putting his private part in my body yesterday, he gave my grandmother N1,500,” the girl tearfully narrated.
Her mother, according to the victim, lives in Lagos.
A police source said the case is being handled at the Abakpa Divisional Police Headquarters, and may be charged to court after investigation.