A Nigerian student named Cyril Kenneth was taken into custody by the police in Belfast, United Kingdom. He was accused of engaging in relationships with underage individuals.
A video shared on social media by the Warriors of Children Organization depicted the moment Kenneth was confronted and apprehended by law enforcement officials, who suspect him of grooming minors.
Kenneth had recently moved to the UK in February 2023 to pursue a Masters degree. Reports indicate that he had been involved in conversations with children aged between 14 and 15.
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Several minors reported him to the authorities, presenting evidence of grooming and s3xual harassment.
In the text messages exchanged with some of the victims, Kenneth sent inappropriate images without their consent and requested the addresses from some individuals. He even extended an invitation to one minor to visit his home for intimate purposes.
During questioning, the suspect admitted to the accusations, attributing his actions to temptation from the devil. He further claimed that he sought companionship from children due to his newness in the country and the need for friends.
Following the interrogation, Kenneth was handed over to the police for further investigation and potential prosecution.
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Inspiring story of a Nigerian Student born with a British accent
In other news, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo state, has been in the spotlight recently after a Nigerian student, Aaron, was filmed speaking with a British accent.
The video that brought Aaron to fame showed him being questioned by a female classmate about his thoughts on the female students in their department. In a follow-up video, the classmate asked him how he managed to speak so fluently with a foreign accent.
According to the student, he was born with the accent. His father, who is a spoken English teacher, also influenced his acquisition of the accent.
