- The Anambra State Government has arrested a pregnant woman accused of severely abusing and starving a minor under her care in Onitsha.
- The child allegedly lost a tooth during the abuse and later collapsed at school due to injuries and prolonged neglect.
- The incident has sparked widespread outrage online, with many Nigerians calling for a thorough investigation, prosecution of anyone found culpable, and stronger measures to protect children from abuse.
The Anambra State Government has arrested a pregnant woman over the alleged physical abuse, neglect, and starvation of a young girl in her care in Onitsha.
The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, condemned the incident, describing it as cruel, inhumane, unacceptable, and a gross violation of the child’s rights and dignity.
According to reports, the suspect, identified as Aniagu Precious, an indigene of Enugu State residing in Onitsha, allegedly subjected the minor to repeated physical abuse and prolonged neglect.
The victim reportedly lost a tooth during one of the alleged assaults and later collapsed at school due to injuries sustained from the abuse, compounded by prolonged deprivation of adequate food and care.
The Commissioner reiterated the state’s commitment to protecting vulnerable children and ensuring that anyone found responsible for child abuse is held accountable in accordance with the law.
Reactions
@JareG762: “Make she go jail oo no mercy after she don conceive make she go prison asap.”
@Lalarll: “I always wonder what kind of hearts the husbands of these Jezebels have to allow such Luciferian treatment of minors under their own roofs. It’s beyond disturbing.”
@ifytechmedia: “Gov’t needs to act on these rising domestic abuse reports online. Too many kids are suffering in the hands of their supposed guardians. We need real systems to checkmate and punish the culprits.”
@Favour_Q: “Why are some Igbo women like this nah, it’s becoming a pandemic.”
@churchill189: “God bless every hands on desk reporting all this evil people maltreating people’s children. Especially to the commissioner and her teams. God bless them.”
@IamJustNneka: “Put her in jail. Let her have her baby there. What’s with these discussions that they always have with these women? Take them to court and execute their sentence.”
@Alphons69776622: “Igbo women always!!!! Omoh make she born that pikin for prison.”
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