An elderly man got married to a prepubescent girl in Northern Nigeria, IgbereTV reports.
A photo of the couple’s wedding calendar was shared on Twitter after their marriage ceremony was held on Friday, Jan 22.
Though the bride’s age is not known, she looks very young while her groom looks old.
Many Nigerians on Twitter condemned the marriage, stating that it is child abuse.
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— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) January 24, 2021