By John Dike, Osogbo
A five-year-old girl, names withheld, been rescued from the hands of her aunt, after enduring prolonged physical, emotional, and verbal abuse.
The case unfolded in the Owode-Ede area of the state, where the child had reportedly been living under harsh and inhumane conditions. She was discovered with multiple bruises and visible injuries on her body, allegedly inflicted by her aunt over an extended period.
Her plight came to light through the vigilance of teachers at a holiday coaching centre she was attending, who noticed signs of consistent physical abuse.
The teachers promptly raised the alarm, triggering swift intervention.
In a statement issued by Ms. Monsurat Ibrahim, the Founder and Executive Director of the Monsurat Ajoke Foundation, it was confirmed that the young girl had been removed from the abusive environment and taken to the Osun State University Teaching Hospital for urgent medical attention.
The rescue was made possible through the coordinated efforts of the Special Adviser to Osun State Governor on Women, Children and Social Welfare, Mrs. Temilade Olokungboye, in collaboration with the Monsurat Ajoke Foundation and relevant authorities.
Following the report, the alleged abuser was apprehended and is currently in custody at the Zone XI Police Headquarters in Osogbo, where further investigation is ongoing.
Authorities have assured that justice will be pursued diligently and that the safety and recovery of the child remain top priorities.
