- Safiu Kehinde
A 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, has been arrested by security operatives in Anambra State for allegedly scalding her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma, with hot knife.
Ogechi was reportedly nabbed in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state following report of her brutal assault on the child on Sunday.
Swift intervention by the security personnel from Ibollo Community, Awada-Obosi, and concerned residents, led to the rescue of the girl, who was seen with several burnt injuries across her body.
Her mother was subsequently arrested and handed over to the police.
Confirming the incident in a statement issued on Monday, the Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the Command received the report of the incident on yesterday evening.
According to Ikenga, preliminary information showed that the child had allegedly been subjected to severe physical abuse, including injuries reportedly inflicted with a hot knife.
‘Following the intervention of the community security personnel and residents, the child was rescued from further harm, while her mother was arrested and police action commenced immediately.’ He wrote.
Ikenga assured that the investigation into the incident would be thorough, professional, and uncompromising, stressing that the child’s welfare, safety, and best interests remained paramount.
