This weekly update highlights sexual violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on the sexual abuse of children in Ondo State. According to data
(see map below), over 90 incidents of sexual violence were reported in Ondo State between January 2015 and June 2020. Recent data shows
an increase in incidents of child sexual abuse in the State. In April 2020, for instance, a 16-year old girl with epilepsy was reported to have been
serially raped by a clergyman in Ehinogbe community, Owo LGA. In May, 2 girls, aged 6 and 9 years, were reportedly defiled by their 48-year
old father in Akure town, Akure South LGA. In June, a 15-year old girl was reportedly raped by 4 men in Ikare-Akoko community, Akoko North
East LGA. The culprits also reportedly attempted to rape the mother of the victim. In July, a 12-year old primary school girl was reportedly
raped and killed by a commercial motorcyclist in Eshe-Akoko community, Akoko North West LGA. The incident reportedly triggered a protest by
residents. Recently, on July 30, 2020, a 3-year old girl was reportedly raped by a 23-year old man in Akpata community, Ese-Odo LGA.
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