{
  "id": 6927941,
  "title": "Abia Govt takes custody of brutalised child as father lands in police net",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/abia-govt-takes-custody-of-brutalised-child-as-father-lands-in-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T12:34:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/12/abia-govt-takes-custody-of-brutalised-child-as-father-lands-in-police-net/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abia State authorities have assumed responsibility for a 12-year-old boy, Master Ugonna Uzoma, after his rescue from his father, Mr. Lambert Uzoma. The minor was freed from his father, who had tied his hands and legs and inflicted severe injuries on him. Additionally, the father allegedly poured frozen water on his son before leaving him in the sun to suffer. The Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs expressed horror at the abuse and announced that the child would be taken to a hospital for medical treatment. Commissioner Maureen Ahukwa assured that the case would be thoroughly investigated and that the suspect would face legal consequences. Meanwhile, the Abia Police Command confirmed that Mr. Lambert Uzoma is currently in custody. Public is urged to report similar incidents to the state government for prompt action.",
  "summary": "The Abia State Government has taken custody of a 12-year-old child, Master Ugonna Uzoma, following his rescue from his father, Mr. Lambert Uzoma. The minor was rescued from his father, Lambert Uzoma, who allegedly tied his hands and legs before inflicting severe injuries on him. The father, who is now in police net, was also […] Abia Govt takes custody of brutalised child as father lands in…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Govt approves ‘extraordinary security allowance’ for police, civil service officers in 26 KP districts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/govt-approves-extraordinary-security-allowance-for-police-civil",
        "published": "2026-09-12T12:26:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}