- Secondary school girl commits suicide over boyfriend’s denial of pregnancy
Taiwo Ojo, a 45-year-old man has been arrested by the police for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his 13-year-old daughter in Ekiti State.
The suspect, who is a council worker was arrested in Ojido Street, Ado-Ekiti after a tip-off by some members of his community who observed the immoral act.
It was alleged that the suspect began to defile the teenager a few years ago after her mother passed away.
According to witnesses, the suspect started the act at Inisa Street where he was residing before relocating to Ojido when people became suspicious.
In her statement with the police, the minor confirmed the allegation and said she had lost count of how many times her father slept with her.
In the meantime, a tragedy unfurled at Nketa High School in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where a Form Four student took her own life after facing rejection from her boyfriend concerning her pregnancy.
She was laid to rest in a sombre ceremony attended by friends, family, and community members on Monday, July 22.
The student, who had been dating an Upper-six student at the same school, reportedly sought support from her boyfriend after discovering she was pregnant. The boyfriend’s refusal to accept responsibility for the pregnancy caused her significant emotional distress, contributing to her decision to take her own l!fe.
On July 12, the girl visited her boyfriend’s home but was later found by her aunt and brought back to their residence. It is believed that she had attempted to discuss the situation with her boyfriend again, only to be met with continued rejection. This further intensified her despair.
Despite her aunt’s efforts to support her, the student tragically ended her life.
Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the incident, though initial police reports did not mention the pregnancy.
According to the police, the girl had left home under the guise of attending extra lessons and was later seen entering her boyfriend’s residence. Concerned about her absence, her aunt discovered her hanging from a guava tree in their yard. Emergency services arrived promptly, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Linda Ikeji
