Gender Ministry has revealed that they have begun investigating the alleged sexual abuse of an eight year old girl.

Speaking to One Online, a senior official of the Ministry revealed that a case was reported last Thursday of a girl from the south.

However, no further details were revealed by the Ministry.

Police confirmed that they have received report of a girl being sexually abused by a relative on the third of this month. They added that no one has been arrested yet, and that the case is now being investigated seriously.

Sources claim that a Ministry team had traveled to the island where they aided in conducting tests. The girl had shared the identity and recounted the abuse to some as well.

Reported cases of child sexual abuse has been on the rise lately.