Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare officials arrested a 38-year-old nurse, Amarachukwu Happiness Nzekwe, for using a hot pressing iron to scald her 13-year-old househelp’s back. Nzekwe admitted to the act, stating it was to discipline the boy for allegedly stealing her money. She claimed to have placed the iron on a stove, not plugged into electricity, to discipline him.
The Ministry officials found that Nzekwe, who is the boy’s aunt, had been mistreating him, often locking him up without food. Commissioner Ify Obinabo vowed to prosecute Nzekwe, emphasizing that such behavior would not be tolerated in Anambra State under Governor Prof Chukwuma Soludo’s administration.
Nzekwe was handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution. The case highlights concerns about child abuse and mistreatment in Nigeria. The Anambra State Government’s swift response demonstrates its commitment to protecting vulnerable children and holding perpetrators accountable.
Key points:
- Amarachukwu Happiness Nzekwe, a 38-year-old nurse, used a hot pressing iron to scald her 13-year-old househelp’s back.
- She admitted to the act, stating it was to discipline the boy for allegedly stealing her money.
- The Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare officials arrested Nzekwe.
- The boy was identified as Nzekwe’s nephew, who was often locked up without food.
- Commissioner Ify Obinabo vowed to prosecute Nzekwe, emphasizing zero tolerance for child abuse in Anambra State.
- Nzekwe was handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
