Khafi Kareem Raped and Blamed for the Offence

Khafi Kareem Raped and Blamed for the Offence

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Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate and British Met Police officer, Khafi Kareem said she was raped while growing up. Unfortunately, she got the blame for the offence.

According to her, she could not share the story or seek help because the only person she reported to when the incident happened, blamed her for the act.

Speaking further, she added that she decided to let go at the time and bear her grief alone because the pedophile claimed he was drunk and acted under the influence of alcohol.

Nonetheless, having grown up, Khafi said she decided to speak up just to encourage victims of rape to speak up and seek help.

Her revelation comes on the heels of the rape and brutal murder of a UNIBEN student, Vera Uwaila Omozuwa. Omozuwa’s case has been widely condemned in Nigeria.

President Muhammadu Buhari, Amnesty International, Edo Sate governor and Pastors E A Adeboye have all condemned the act and petitioned the police force to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.

On her part, Khafi bared her mind about how she was raped and blamed for the offence on her social media pages.

Khafi Kareem Raped and Blamed for the Offence

According to her,

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“#WhyIDidntReport – because he apologised right after. Because I made myself believe him being drunk was an excuse. Because the one person I did tell said I caused it. Because I felt dirty and ashamed. #WeAreTired”
Responding to questions about why she is now sharing her story, Khafi said:
“This happened to me and I am sharing in the hope that others like me will feel no shame in sharing what happened to them. 
“Please don’t deflect or say it is not my story when it was already hard enough sharing it.”

Khafi called on the society to protect the girl child at all costs.

Khafi Kareem Raped and Blamed for the Offence

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