The 15-year-old girl identified as Miss Chinwe, who was married off to a demented old man in Anambra is nursing mother with a six months old baby.
The wedding between the duo which happened few days ago in Ozubulu area of Anambra, sparked outrage among Nigerians who vehemently condemned what they termed as ‘unholy’ union.
Report also has it that the commissioner Ministry of Women and Child Welfare Anambra State, Nigeria Police Anambra command and other concerned Nigerians have waded into the matter to rescue the teenage girl from the marriage.
The young girl has been handed over to Ministry of Women and Child Welfare in Anambra State.
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