Anambra Police Arrest Woman for Burning Teenage Maid Face, Body with Hot Iron.
Police authorities in Anambra State have taken a 29-year-old woman into custody for reportedly inflicting severe burns on her 17-year-old house help. The incident, which came to light through the vigilance of school officials, has sparked outrage across the state.
The suspect, identified as Edeh Osinachi, was handed over to the police by the Anambra State Ministry of Education on Tuesday, February 3.
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According to the state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrest followed a report from a school in Awka. During a class, teachers noticed serious injuries on the body of the teenage girl and immediately raised an alarm.
“When questioned, the victim explained that the injuries were caused by her guardian,” Ikenga stated in a release on Wednesday. “She said the woman was angry because she had used the guardian’s phone to make calls without asking for permission first.”
The police said the girl told them that Osinachi, as punishment, used a hot pressing iron to burn her face and body.
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During police interrogation, the 29-year-old suspect reportedly admitted to carrying out the act.
The police command has commended the school staff for their alertness, which led to the victim being removed from the harmful environment and the suspect’s arrest.
“The Anambra State Police Command assures the public that a full investigation will be carried out and that justice will be done under the law,” the statement read.
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In a related appeal, the police also urged parents to have only the number of children they can properly care for, to prevent situations where children are left in the care of others and become exposed to mistreatment.
The teenage victim is currently receiving medical attention, while the suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue. The case has renewed conversations about the safety of domestic workers, especially minors, in private homes.
Anambra Police Arrest Woman for Burning Teenage Maid Face, Body with Hot Iron.
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