Nigerians on social media have reacted to the CCTV footage that showed the moment a 9yr-old girl set Ebeano Supermarket on fire in Abuja.
The video which has gone viral has sent the social media on fire as many were calling for the prosecution of the minor with reason that she knew exactly what she was doing.
Abacityblog.com reported that Ebeano Supermarket in Lokogoma in area of Abuja was razed down on July 15 by unidentified arsonist.
While investigation was carried out following the now viral CCTV footage, a nine-year-old minor was identified as the culprit behind the arson.
The nine-year-old minor, during interrogation, said she joined her mum and sister to the shop.
“My mum took me to the shop. She wanted to buy xxx for my sister. We went to the market first before going to the shop.
“My mummy was with my sister at the drink session,” the little girl stutters during questioning by a team of investigators.
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While the video has received many different interpretation, social media users has urged the right authorities to investigate more on the matter.
Kate Henshaw, a Nollywood actress, through her official Twitter handle ( @HenshawKate ) asked the girl to be properly investigate, if possible not to involve religion in the case.
She tweet; “We get very emotional when it comes to children….
“We get religious too because now, the girl will be sent for laying of hands!!
“She needs professional evaluation!! She knew exactly what she was doing…
“Na me talk am…
Read below reactions that follows her post…
