23/06/2026
CHISOM IS JUST A VICTIM
The God that will give us Children will keep us alive to train our children
Why we cannot abandon 18-year-old Chisom. Her case is unusual, and she is deeply traumatized.
Despite everything she has been through, she still needs support, protection, and understanding.
Chisom has endured a lot at such a young age. The physical and emotional scars she carries cannot be ignored. This is not the time to turn our backs on her. She deserves care, justice, and the opportunity to heal and rebuild her life.
No matter how difficult the situation may be, abandoning her is not an option. Yesterday, while she pleaded with us not to arrest the man claiming to be her husband, I almost backed down. However, something in me said, “involve your Lagos team." I immediately contacted our Behind bars human rights foundation Lagos chapter head Nta Amarachi Judith, who arrived promptly. After briefing her on the next steps, I left the scene.
The suspect was handed over to Isheri oshun Divisional Police Headquarters, his statement was obtained, he was detained, and officers also visited Chisom at the hospital.
Preliminary findings indicate that Chisom was only 15 years old when the relationship between her and the man reportedly began.
Earlier today, I received a call from a relative of Chisom's father, who narrated that Chisom was taken away after her mother died. She was just seven years old when members of her late mother's family took her and her three siblings away. Since then, they had not set eyes on Chisom and two of her siblings until yesterday, when they saw the viral video circulating on social media.
According to them, Chisom's father became depressed after losing his wife and having his children taken away from him.
They also stated that he was never aware of any marriage involving Chisom and the man now claiming to be her husband..
