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  "id": 7327322,
  "title": "Police arrest mother in Anambra for burning daughter with hot knife",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/police-arrest-mother-in-anambra-for-burning-daughter-with-hot-knife",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T13:48:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-arrest-mother-in-anambra-for-burning-daughter-with-hot-knife/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 32-year-old mother, Ogechi Ofoma, has been arrested in Anambra State for allegedly abusing her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube, by burning her with a hot knife. The incident occurred in the Ibollo community of Awada-Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area. The child was said to have been accused of taking meat from a pot, leading to the alleged assault. Police collaborated with the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare to apprehend Ofoma, who is currently in custody at the Awada Police Station. Anambra State Police Command spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, praised the vigilance and courage of community residents and security personnel who facilitated the arrest. Governor Chukwuma Soludo's administration has pledged to ensure justice for the victim and to continuously protect children from violence and exploitation.",
  "summary": "Police in Anambra State have arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, for allegedly burning her seven-year-old daughter with a hot knife over meat. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-mother-in-anambra-for-burning-daughter-with-hot-knife/",
  "key_points": [
    "32-year-old Ogechi Ofoma arrested in Anambra",
    "Seven-year-old daughter Oluebube allegedly burned with hot knife",
    "Police, Women Affairs collaborate for arrest"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Police arrest mother for allegedly using hot knife on 7-year-old daughter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/police-arrest-mother-for-allegedly-using-hot-knife-on-7-year-old",
        "published": "2026-09-14T14:09:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Police arrest mother in Anambra for burning daughter with hot knife",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/police-arrest-mother-in-anambra-for-burning-daughter-with-hot-knife-7331715",
        "published": "2026-09-14T14:12:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "Police in Anambra arrest woman for using hot knife on seven-year-old daughter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/police-in-anambra-arrest-woman-for-using-hot-knife-on-seven-year-old",
        "published": "2026-09-14T14:34:28.000Z"
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  "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."
}