Most child sexual abuses involve fathers, daughters — Edo govt

Eugenia Abdallah, the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, said the Edo State Government is placing keen attention on the rehabilitation of victims, while pursuing the prosecution of offenders.

Edo State reports over 70 defilement cases in 7 months, with fathers perpetrating over 50% of child sexual abuse. Victims are often 2-10 years old.