Abuja woman remanded for allegedly pouring boiling water on neighbour
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a woman for allegedly pouring boiling water on her neighbour following a disagreement over the use of a shared compound in the Lugbe area of Abuja. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. According […] Abuja woman remanded for allegedly…
According to the FCT Police Command, a woman was arrested for allegedly pouring boiling water on her neighbor in Abuja's Lugbe area. This incident, which took place on September 4, 2026, occurred after the victim allegedly moved a pot of boiling water to an area of the shared compound designated for the suspect. The police report that the suspect allegedly picked up the pot and poured the hot liquid on the victim's back, resulting in severe burns.
The victim is currently receiving medical treatment, and the suspect was brought before a court, where she was remanded in custody until September 16, 2026, for further legal proceedings.
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