Anambra Mother Arrested for Brutalizing Daughter
Ogechi Ofoma, a 32-year-old woman, was arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly inflicting severe bodily injuries on her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube, in the Ibollo community, Awada-Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred after Oluebube was accused of taking meat from a pot, leading to her being injured with a hot knife.
The police, in collaboration with officials from the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, arrested Ofoma on Sunday. The child was rescued following the intervention of community security personnel and residents after a report of the abuse was received on the evening of September 13, 2026.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the police, condemned the abuse and assured the public of a thorough investigation. The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, is working with the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Esther Onyekesi, to ensure the child receives necessary medical care and protection.
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