{
  "id": 6578179,
  "title": "Police arrest father for tying up, beating 13-year-old son",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/police-arrest-father-for-tying-up-beating-13-year-old-son",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T11:28:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-arrest-father-for-tying-up-beating-13-year-old-son/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abia State Police Command apprehended a father, Uzoma Uwaeme, for severely abusing his 13-year-old son in Aba, Abia State. According to the police, the suspect tied up and flogged his son under the sun, leaving him visibly injured. The arrest was prompted by a viral video on social media, which showed the teenager bound and exposed to harsh weather conditions. The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Afolabi, directed the Abayi Divisional Police Headquarters to arrest the suspect at his residence on Nwokocha Street, off Udeabara Road, Aba. The teenager has been rescued and received medical attention. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for investigation. The police strongly condemned the act, describing it as inhumane and a violation of the child's rights, and assured the public that the suspect will face prosecution. The police also urged the public to report any cases of abuse and criminality.",
  "summary": "Police in Abia State have arrested a man for severe child abuse after a viral video showed him tying up and flogging his 13-year-old son in Aba. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-father-for-tying-up-beating-13-year-old-son/",
  "key_points": [
    "Abia State Police arrest Uzoma Uwaeme for abusing 13-year-old son",
    "Father tied up and beat son under sun in Aba, Abia State",
    "Video prompted police action, suspect faces prosecution"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Police arrest father for tying up, beating 13-year-old son",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/police-arrest-father-for-tying-up-beating-13-year-old-son-6584064",
        "published": "2026-09-10T12:23:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}