{
  "id": 7347004,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:34:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/police-in-anambra-arrest-woman-for-using-hot-knife-on-seven-year-old-daughter/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday, police in Anambra arrested 32-year-old Ogechi Ofoma for allegedly using a hot knife to injure her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube. The child was reportedly injured after an accusation that she took meat from a pot. The arrest came after a tip-off from the Ibollo Community in Awada-Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, working in tandem with the state's Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga praised the community residents and security personnel for their vigilance and courage, stating that the suspect is currently in custody at the Awada Police Station. The Anambra State Police Command condemned the brutal abuse of the seven-year-old girl, vowing to ensure those responsible face justice. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, has joined forces with the Women Affairs and Social Welfare Commissioner to ensure the victim receives immediate medical and protective care.",
  "summary": "The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, for allegedly using a hot knife to inflict injuries on her seven-year-old daughter. The seven-year-old, identified as Oluebube, was allegedly injured following an accusation that she took meat from a pot. It was gathered that the suspect was arrested on Sunday by the […] The post Police in Anambra arrest woman for…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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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  "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."
}