The police on Wednesday said that Ese Oruru, the 14-year-old
girl allegedly abducted by one Yunusa Dahiru in Bayelsa State and taken to
Kano State where she was converted to Islam, would be reunited with her parents
after medical evaluation.
Briefing journalists on
the matter at the police headquarters in Abuja, Olabisi Kolawole, police
spokeswoman, said the minor was in the custody of the gender and child
protection unit of the force which was giving her psychological and emotional
support.
“Following the prompt intervention of the inspector-general of
police (IGP), I am delighted to confirm that the police have today secured the
release of Ese Oruru,” the girl-child victim from Kano state Sharia
commission,” she said. “She is currently in safe custody of officers of the
gender unit of the force. I can also confirm that the force has also taken into
custody Yunusa Dahiru (alias Yello), her abductor.
“The victim is currently being granted psychological and
emotional support by officers of the gender and child protection unit of the
force, which handles cases of this nature that touch on violence against
children.
“Upon certifying her
medical status and emotional state, Ese Oruru will be reunited with her parents
who are already around to work with police professionals in this regard.” Rose
Oruru, Ese’s mother, who was present at the briefing, wore a tired look.
Speaking in pidgin English, she thanked the press and the police
for their efforts in rescuing her daughter, saying that she was ready to take
her home.
On Tuesday, Ese was brought to the police headquarters a few
minutes before 1pm. She was covered in a hijab, and was escorted into an office
at the seventh floor of the police building. She looked firm without a smile on
her face.
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