17-Year-Old Boy Marries His 16-Year-Old Sweetheart In Anambra [PHOTO]

A 17-year-old boy, simply identified as Somto has over the weekend tied the knot with his 16-year-old fiancée in an elaborate traditional marriage in Anambra State.

ORIENTAL TIMES gathered that Somto hails from Nwachukwu family in Okofia Village in Otolo Nnewi.

Somto, who is said to be the last child of his parents, was said to have dropped out of school last month, insisting that he wants to get married.

After mounting serious pressure on his family, the family finally decided to accept his request, and also sponsored the traditional marriage in which members of the public were invited.

According to reports, Somto is not the only son of his parent. Hee has an elder brother, who is said to be a graduate and is currently working in a Hospital within the State.

Reports have it that after the traditional marriage, the parents of Somto opened a retail shop for the couple to manage and possibly take care of themselves.

Meanwhile, the name of the bride and her place of origin is yet to be ascertained as at the time of writing this report.