Farmer Killed for Attempting to Save a 13-Year-Old Girl Who was Being Gand-Raped By Alleged Herders

In the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, suspected herders killed an Aku farmer and gang-raped a 13-year-old girl.

The Nigerian Tribune reports that the farmer, Emma Nnadi, was shot and killed while attempting to save the child from the herdsmen.

Agu Chineme, a community leader who verified the incident in a statement, claimed that the incident terrified the community. Chineme claims that the incident took place at Ugwu-Uvuru, an agricultural hamlet in the nearby local government district of Uzo-Uwani.

He said; The 13-year-old girl, a primary school leaver, was mercilessly raped by two armed herders while working on her family’s farm. The young victim recounted the horrific incident, with her voice trembling with fear and her body still bearing the physical scars of the assault.

The gruesome attack claimed the life of Emma Nnadi, a brave farmer who attempted to intervene and protect the young girl from the clutches of the ruthless herders. The herders showed no remorse as they took turns raping the girl, even as Emma lay dead from gunshot wounds.

He added that the memory of Emma Nnadi, a hero who gave his life to defend the innocent, will not be forgotten. His legacy will fuel the quest for peace, justice, and security in Aku, and his soul will rest in peace.