Mother nabbed over alleged abuse of 7-year-old daughter

The Anambra Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old mother, Mrs Ogechi Ofoma, in connection with the alleged abuse of her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this to newsmen in Awka on Monday, stating that the Anambra Police Command strongly condemns the alleged brutal abuse of the child and reaffirms its resolve to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

According to preliminary information, the child was allegedly subjected to severe physical abuse, including injuries reportedly inflicted with a hot knife, leading to her rescue and the arrest of her mother. The police command has commenced collaboration with the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Chinyere Onyekesi, to ensure the victim receives urgent and appropriate medical care.

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