A juvenile court in Nigeria’s southern city of Uyo has commenced the trial of two boys who are accused of allegedly molesting an 11-year-old schoolmate.
The two senior students both 13 years old were charged with committing acts of gross indecency and unlawfully and indecently assaulting a minor.
They were charged on Wednesday alongside five others, including teachers and the school principal who has been suspended.
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They all denied the charges.
The court proceedings were held behind closed doors.