Army probes captain over alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old

The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Captain Etim Essien, attached to the Headquarters of 3 Division, Jos, Plateau State. The development followed reports concerning a 13-year-old deaf and non-speaking

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