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An Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has asked the Oyo State Government and the police to approach the court to secure the withdrawal of a 10-year-old girl child, who is a victim in a viral video, from her parents’ custody as they lack the moral capacity to raise a girl child.
In a statement on Monday, the Senior Partner at Abuja-based law firm, Law Corridor said the actions of a prankster, Maruf Abdullahi aka Trinity Guy; and the parents of a girl child in the offensive and disturbing skit are unacceptable.
The lawyer said both the skit maker and the parents of the victim demonstrated a profound lack of ethical values in the abuse of the girl child seen in the viral video.
Olajengbesi said, “The abhorrence and revulsion that permeate the minds of sane individuals when confronted with the video depicting the prankster and the innocent little girl are undeniable. Such actions go beyond the bounds of acceptability, warranting immediate attention and appropriate action.”
“Moreover, one cannot overlook the grave moral deficiencies exhibited by the parents of the girl, who, if it is indeed true that they granted permission for the video, demonstrates a profound lack of ethical capacity to nurture and safeguard the well-being of their child.
“Consequently, removing the girl-child from such an environment becomes a necessary consideration,” he stated.
“It remains imperative for the legal system to meticulously examine the evidence and ensure that justice prevails. Society at large must vigilantly monitor the progress of this case, as it serves as a focal point for an ongoing discourse regarding responsible prankster behavior and the well-being of children entangled in such dubious activities.
