Shock and outrage have erupted in Anambra State after an 18-year-old boy was confirmed to have impregnated no fewer than ten young girls, prompting the State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, to publicly declare the case “beyond her capacity.” The incident, which has quickly gone viral, was revealed during a live social media broadcast by the commissioner on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
According to Obinabo, the teenage boy was initially sent to serve as an apprentice but was expelled just three months into his trade after impregnating both his master’s daughter and their salesgirl. Upon returning to his village, he reportedly went on to impregnate eight additional girls within just two months, sparking alarm among community members and state officials alike.
Obinabo, visibly disturbed during the livestream, described the situation as unprecedented. “I’m calling on the public to offer advice. This issue has completely overwhelmed me,” she said. “The boy admitted he doesn’t use charms but simply promises the girls love and marriage once he becomes wealthy.”
The boy’s mother, equally distressed, brought the matter to the commissioner’s attention, revealing that her home has become a magnet for young girls. “Anytime I see a girl heading toward my house, my heart skips,” she reportedly told Obinabo. “This situation has gone out of hand, and we need intervention.”
No specific community or names were disclosed by the commissioner due to the sensitive nature of the case and to protect the identities of those involved. However, the viral nature of the story has fueled speculation across social media, with users debating whether this is a psychological issue, a case of spiritual manipulation, or simply the result of failed moral and sexual education.
Legal experts and child protection advocates are now calling for a structured investigation, pointing out that the girls involved—likely underage themselves—are also victims of manipulation and deserve urgent psychological and medical support. Human rights groups are urging the state government to treat the case as a public health and criminal concern, not just a moral anomaly.
With ten reported pregnancies and a growing public frenzy, the Anambra State government faces a critical moment that raises uncomfortable questions about youth guidance, family structure, and sexual responsibility. As the commissioner searches for solutions, the state’s next steps could define how similar cases are handled across Nigeria.
