Police arrest mother for allegedly using hot knife on 7-year-old daughter

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32 twelvemonth aged woman, Ogechi Ofoma, implicit the alleged brutal maltreatment of her 7 twelvemonth aged daughter, Oluebube Ofoma, successful Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.

The kid was rescued connected Sunday, September 13, 2026, pursuing the involution of information unit from Ibollo Community, Awada Obosi, and acrophobic residents who reportedly discovered the alleged abuse.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this successful a connection issued connected Monday.

According to Ikenga, “the constabulary received a study successful the evening of September 13 concerning alleged kid maltreatment and terrible bodily injuries sustained by the 7 twelvemonth old.”

He said preliminary investigations indicated that the kid had allegedly been subjected to terrible carnal abuse, including injuries reportedly inflicted with a blistery knife.

Ikenga said pursuing the involution of assemblage information unit and residents, the kid was rescued from further harm, portion her parent was arrested and constabulary enactment commenced immediately.

He assured that the probe would beryllium conducted thoroughly and professionally, stressing that the welfare, information and champion interests of the kid remained paramount.

The constabulary spokesperson added that the bid would guarantee that appro...