A primary seven school girl from Zereda Nursery and Primary School in Gbudue State has testified that her father beat her after she refused to give him the Cash transfer.
GESS cash transfer is a program supported by UK government to encourage enrolment and retention of girls by providing money to girls in education.
Santina Isbon narrates to Anisa Radio that after she received the money last Wednesday, she handed over to her mother to keep it for her. But later, her father demanded and when she refused, he started beating her immediately.
The Angry Father took away 1000 South Sudanese Pounds, but after intervention from the community members, he returned the money to her daughter.
Sanderina, the mother of the girl confirms that her husband was under the influence of alcohol. But the girl denied, saying her father was not drunk.
The mother appeals to parents not to grab or take away the money given to the school girls to carter for their needs.
Ramadan John Uko, Chief of Namaiku Boma in Nzara County confirms that the case reached A/Court and was settled.
He warns parents or guardians against taking the money from their daughters.
Pia Phillip Michael, Gbudue State Minister of Education on several notes warns that any person found taking or deducting money from the school girls will be prosecuted.
He notifies that the money is intended to carter for their needs, including sanitary pads in order to allow the girls to attend school daily.