Three teenage girls alleged to have beaten and stripped a fellow girl in an incident that circulated widely on social media have been located and arrested in Bayelsa, a social-media report said on Thursday.
The claim, which spread with a screenshot showing three young females in custody, followed the circulation of a video online that purported to show the assault and the victim in a vulnerable state. At the time of reporting there was no independent confirmation from Bayelsa State police or other official government channels attached to the social-media posts, so the details remain unverified.
Authorities handling matters involving minors are expected to open a formal investigation to establish the facts, secure evidence and identify all parties involved, while ensuring the alleged victim receives medical care and counselling. Child-rights groups caution that cases involving juveniles should be handled under child-protection and juvenile-justice procedures that prioritise rehabilitation and privacy rather than public shaming. They also warned that sharing graphic footage of minors can further traumatise victims and may compromise ongoing investigations.
Journalists and the public were urged to rely on certified statements from law-enforcement or relevant government agencies before drawing conclusions, and to avoid resharing violent material involving children. The story will be updated if and when authorities release official confirmation or further details.
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