A Christian Religious Studies teacher of a private school in Maraba, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, has been accused of impregnating an SS2 student.
The 19-year-old girl who hails from Cross River state (name withheld) was confirmed pregnant when she visited the school’s sick bay complaining of dizziness in class.
When quizzed, the teenager opened up saying her CRS teacher, whom she has been in a relationship with since Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2), was responsible for the pregnancy.
The accused who is said to be in his early 40s, and married to his wife for six years without a child, also did not deny the accusation.
The girl’s parents have insisted that he has to marry the girl, but with the condition that she finishes her secondary school education after giving birth.
Despite agreeing to the terms, the school has on their part, relieved the teacher of his duties, while the girl continues with her studies, till she is set for delivery.
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