“He Always Wanted Her Around”: Nigerians Call for Arrest of Grandfather, 60, Accused of Raping 2-Year-Old Granddaughter
A story making the rounds on social media has left many Nigerians shaking with anger. People are now calling on the police to arrest and jail a 60-year-old grandfather for life after he was caught sexually assaulting his own two-year-old granddaughter.
The little girl had been sent to stay with her grandparents for the holidays. According to a detailed post shared by a witness online, the old man and his wife insisted the child remain with them for much longer. They even went as far as enrolling the toddler in extra lessons just to convince the parents to leave her there.
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The family originally thought nothing of the man’s behavior. He showed so much care and attention to the baby that everyone assumed it was just normal grandfatherly love. But one person – the child’s lesson teacher – began to suspect something was off.
The teacher noticed that the old man was always eager to pick up the little girl from school. He did this without telling his wife. The grandmother runs a small business a bit far from home, so she would only close from work in the evening. Whenever she went to pick the child, the school would tell her that her husband had already come for her.
The man’s excuse was simple. He told his wife he wanted to save her the stress of coming all the way from work to collect the toddler. She believed him.
But the teacher did not. She started asking the two-year-old careful questions about her grandfather. Then the girl did something that broke hearts. She showed the teacher exactly what the man used to do to her. The teacher quickly called the grandmother, and the two women agreed to find out the truth.
The next time the old man came to pick the girl, the grandmother let him take her. She followed quietly. After a few minutes, they heard the little girl crying and complaining of pain. The teacher and grandmother forced the door open. They caught the 60-year-old in the act.
The post read: “The family never suspected or expected that a man of 60 will go this low with a little girl of 2 years, not to talk of his own granddaughter.”
Since the story surfaced, thousands of comments have poured in. The general mood is one of disbelief and rage.
One user wrote: “This man should never see the light of day again. If they don’t lock him up for life, other monsters will feel free to do the same.”
Another said: “We over-trust our relatives. But they are the ones who hurt us most. Your child is not safe with anyone except you.”
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Many are also warning parents against the common practice of sending young girls to stay with relatives for holidays. “The children may never be able to tell you until it is too late,” one person noted.
As of this report, it is not clear if the police have been officially contacted or if an arrest has been made. But the online pressure is growing. Nigerians are tagging the police authorities and child protection groups, demanding that the old man be taken into custody immediately.
For now, the two-year-old survivor is said to be with people who can keep her safe. But the emotional scars, as many have pointed out, will take a long time to heal.
A final word to every parent
If there is any lesson from this painful story, it is this: Do not leave your child alone with anyone, no matter how much you trust them. Not a brother. Not a neighbor. Not even a grandfather. Predators often wear the kindest faces. Protect your child with your own eyes.
“He Always Wanted Her Around”: Nigerians Call for Arrest of Grandfather, 60, Accused of Raping 2-Year-Old Granddaughter.
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