Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison, 20 Strokes for Abusing Neighbour’s 10-Year-Old Daughter in Niger State

A man identified as Aliyu Bala has been sentenced to 13 years in prison, 20 strokes of the cane and ordered to pay ₦250,000 in compensation after being convicted of sexually abusing his neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter in Minna, Niger State.
The sentence was handed down after Bala was found guilty of the offence involving the minor.
The case has attracted public attention, particularly following the court-ordered public flogging. Reactions online have been mixed, with Nigerians debating whether the punishment adequately reflects the seriousness of an offence committed against a child.
The case has also renewed conversations about child protection, sexual abuse and the need for stronger measures to protect minors from sexual violence.
Child abuse remains a serious concern, with advocates consistently calling for greater protection of children, effective enforcement of laws and swift justice for perpetrators.