Abraham Umoren, a 9-year-old boy, became a hero in his community after bravely rescuing a 5-year-old girl from an attempted assault inthe bush nea r his home on July 28, 2023. While gathering firewood,
he witnessed a man luring the girl with biscuits and Fanta, then behaving suspiciously.

Abraham hid and watched until the man began to undress near the girl. Acting swiftly, Abraham struck the man with a piece of firewood. Though injured in the process, his head bleeding from a counterattack, he managed to help the girl escape. She alerted otherswhile Abraham, still bleeding, was taken for medical care and continues to recover. Despite the trauma, Abraham’s bravery prevented a tragic incident. The man fled and remains unidentified, but Abraham’s actions have made him a symbol of courage and protection in his community.