The story of 14-year-old Ese Oruru and the travail of her parents over the past six months have caused an outrage on the social media and beyond. In August 2015, Ese, then 13, was abducted by one Yinusa and taken to Kano, where he converted her to Islam and married her.
Ese’s mother, Mrs. Rose Oruru, a food vendor in Opolo, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa, said Yinusa was a longstanding customer.
While her mother was told that Ese had converted to Islam and, therefore, was no longer her daughter, her father was told that his daughter was an 18-year-old adult and not 14, hence she was capable of making decisions for herself.
Nigerians, yesterday, took to the social media to launch a campaign #FreeEse, calling for the immediate release of the Urhobo-born teenager, whose mother, Mrs. Rose Oruru, is a food vendor in Opolo, Bayelsa State.
https://twitter.com/Ediong/status/704079421259522048
@DanladiAliyu Sir you are very sick. If you can manage an erection with 13 year old girl, then you need psychiatric help #FreeEse
— Ken Henshaw (@Ken_Henshaw) February 28, 2016
After reading this Ese story, it's obvious we have bigger problems in this country.
I lend my support and voice. Please #FreeEse
— Oke Umurhohwo (@OkeStalyf) February 28, 2016
