In March 2016, voices were raised on all social media platforms concerning the kidnap and forced marriage of a teenage girl, Ese Oruru,  by a man named Yinusa Dahiru.

Shortly after the media uproar, Ese was released to her parents but unfortunately, she was already pregnant at the time. Yinusa was however arrested and placed in police custody.

However, after spending 4 months in detention, he was released on bail and was pictured at the airport, on his way to Kano.

Being a vocal and outspoken group of people, Nigerians showed their dismay at this development.

Kidnap a 13 year old girl, rape/impregnate her, get a SAN on your defence team, get bail, go home. SHAME ON NIGERIA. https://t.co/FyIrqBfxfd

— Chioma Agwuegbo (@ChiomaChuka) July 11, 2016

It’s funny how he gets the luxury of an airplane flight in spite of everything.

How can someone accused of such crimes be treated to a hero’s welcome?

He abducted, raped & impregnated #EseOruru
Paid N3 million bail bond
Flew back to Kano
Yinusa is a HERO#1Nigeria pic.twitter.com/btf2tUaBdk

— Dot In A Circle – Onye Spare Parts (@The_Jonathanian) July 11, 2016

Because last time anyone checked, SAN lawyers don’t come cheap.

So Yunusa a Marwa driver who adopted Ese Oruru and married her off hired a senior Advocate of Nigeria to represent him in court… Chai….

— TA 🍊 (@Tope_soft) July 11, 2016

Will justice for Ese Oruru ever be served?

That kidnapper & a rapist has been granted bail abi, meanwhile Ese Oruru has become a teenage mother and her schooling disrupted.

Chai,9ja!

— Miz Cazorla (@MizCazorla) July 11, 2016

Releasing rapists and kidnappers on cheap bail isn’t justice.

Anything short of Yunusa Dahiru being prosecuted and sentenced, isn't JUSTICE for #EseOruru. @MBuhari https://t.co/vX2zfxDE7n

— Jeff Okoroafor (@JeffOkoroafor) July 11, 2016

However, this bail doesn’t mean Yinusa is free of the charges placed on him.

Let us be clear. The bail granted Yinusa Dahiru does not mean he is free. According to RULE OF LAW, his offence is a bailable one.

— Rikutoshifu 🇳🇬 (@4eyedmonk) July 11, 2016

Although Sahara Reporters stated that the trial has been adjourned to September 13, we hope Ese Oruru’s rape and kidnap doesn’t go unpunished.