By Izunna Okafor, Awka
In what appears to be one of the most bizarre and shocking developments in recent times, the Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Ify Obinabo, has publicly raised an alarm over the astonishing case of an 18-year-old male apprentice who allegedly impregnated ten girls within a span of five months—including his master’s daughter and salesgirl.
The startling revelation was made by the Commissioner herself in a live video shared on her official social media handle, where she expressed grave concern and bewilderment over the situation, which she said had overwhelmed her office and capacity to handle.
According to her, the young boy was initially sent to learn a trade under a master. However, within just three months of his apprenticeship, he allegedly impregnated both his boss’s daughter and the boss’s salesgirl. This incident led to his expulsion from the place of apprenticeship.
Shocking as that was, things took a more disturbing turn when the teenager reportedly went on to impregnate eight other girls in his village within just two months of returning home, bringing the total number of girls he had impregnated within five months to ten.
“This matter is beyond my capacity. That’s why I’m seeking public advice,” Commissioner Obinabo stated in the video. “The boy was just 18 when he began his apprenticeship. After three months, he impregnated his oga’s daughter and their salesgirl. He was sent home. But just two months after, he impregnated eight other girls in the village.”
According to her, the boy’s mother brought the disturbing case to the Ministry of Women Affairs and expressed her deep concern over her son’s escalating behavior. She was quoted as saying, “Anytime I see a girl walking toward our house now, my heart skips. Please help us, we need help.”
Narrating further, the Commissioner disclosed that when she confronted the boy to explain the ‘secret’ behind his manipulative prowess and multiple conquests, the teenager simply responded that he tells the girls he loves them and promises to marry them once he becomes wealthy.
“What kind of charm or psychological power is this?” the Commissioner asked rhetorically. “Is this a spiritual matter? Is it peer pressure? Or is there something wrong with the boy that we are yet to understand medically or psychologically?”
While she refrained from disclosing the identity of the boy or the specific community where the incident occurred—likely to protect the privacy of those involved—Obinabo maintained that the magnitude of the issue called for collective action and public input, as it had far exceeded the boundaries of what her office could address alone.
“This is not just an individual problem anymore,” she emphasized. “This is a societal issue. Ten girls, and this boy is just 18? Something is definitely wrong somewhere. We need help, both spiritual and psychological if necessary.”
This reporter, Izunna Okafor, gathered that the Commissioner’s public appeal has sparked a wave of reactions online, with some calling for immediate medical and psychiatric evaluation of the boy, while others suggest involving traditional leaders and religious institutions in the intervention.
Watch the video below:
