By: Emmanuel Koffa | Grand Kru Correspondent
Barclayville, Grand Kru County |February 28, 2026|A recent sodomy case involving two minors in Grand Kru County has not only shocked residents but also exposed serious gaps in the county’s child protection system.
The County Gender Coordinator, Regina Walker, described the situation as both heartbreaking and alarming, particularly because both individuals involved are underage.
Beyond the emotional weight of the incident, Madam Walker pointed to a more pressing concern: Grand Kru currently has no functional safe home to temporarily house and rehabilitate vulnerable children in cases of abuse.
“This situation has shown us clearly that we are not fully prepared,” she stated. “When such incidents occur, where do we keep these children for proper counseling and protection? We do not have a safe home.”
Preliminary information suggests that the minors may have been influenced by exposure to pornographic content accessed through mobile phones — a growing concern in rural communities where digital access is increasing but parental controls remain limited.
Madam Walker is now urging parents and guardians to take greater responsibility for monitoring the type of content stored on their devices.
“Children love to watch movies on our phones. As adults, we must be mindful of what we download and keep,” she warned.
While investigations continue, the Gender Coordinator emphasized that the response must go beyond police action. She called for community-wide counseling, awareness campaigns, and proactive engagement with young people to prevent recurrence.
Child protection advocates say the case should serve as a wake-up call for local authorities, traditional leaders, schools, and faith-based institutions to strengthen preventive measures.
Madam Walker also commended the parent who reported the incident to the police, describing the action as a critical step toward accountability and protection.
In closing, she appealed for unity among citizens, urging that the case becomes a turning point rather than a pattern.
“Let this be the first and the last,” she said. “We must put our hands together to protect our children and preserve the moral fabric of our county.”
