{
  "id": 7331715,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-arrest-mother-in-anambra-for-burning-daughter-with-hot-knife/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Anambra State, Nigeria, a 32-year-old woman named Ogechi Ofoma has been arrested 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, Idemili North Local Government Area. According to police reports, Oluebube was accused of taking meat from a pot, leading to the brutal attack. The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, arrested Ofoma on Sunday after receiving a tip-off from the community and residents. The police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest, praising the vigilance and courage of the community members who helped save the child. The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Ama, is working with the Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare to ensure the victim receives urgent medical care, protection, and welfare support. The state government, under Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has also pledged to strengthen protective measures for children and hold perpetrators accountable.",
  "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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:48:04.000Z"
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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"
      },
      {
        "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."
}