Court sentences woman to six months in prison for abusing minor in Imo
A Magistrate Court sitting in Imo State, has sentenced one Rose Okon to six months in prison for maltreating 14 year old niece in her care and inflicting multiple injuries on her. The Court, presided over by C.J Nkwoada, added that in lieu of the six months prison term, the convict can pay N50, 000 […] Court sentences woman to six months in prison for abusing minor in Imo
A Magistrate Court in Imo State has handed down a six-month prison sentence to Rose Okon for abusing her 14-year-old niece, Favour Emmanuel. The court, presided over by Judge Nkwoada, also ordered Okon to pay a fine of N50,000. Okon pleaded guilty to the charge of assault, which involved pouring hot water on the minor's head and body, causing her grievous harm.
The prosecution presented photographs of the injuries inflicted and statements from the victim, the convict, and a human rights organization. Okon's lawyer had requested leniency, but the court imposed the sentence. The conviction stems from a petition by the Stand For Humanity Foundation, which aims to raise awareness about the legal consequences of child abuse.
The foundation's president, Chidiebube Okeoma, expressed satisfaction with the verdict and vowed to continue combating child abusers.
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