The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two women – Nneka Ayaene, 34, and Chinenye Okoh, 22, of Ndiowu town in Orumba North LGA – for allegedly pouring hot water on 10-year-old girl Chidimma Nworie.
The two suspects have since been charged before a magistrate’s court.
The police spokesman in Anambra State CSP Haruna Mohammed said this followed a formal complaint of child abuse and grievous assault lodged at the Oko Police Station on January 5, 2021.
“Suspects allegedly assaulted their house help one Chidimma Nworie Ani ‘f’ aged about 10years by pouring her hot water which caused her injuries all over her body due to her inability to wait and return the bowl of water she brought for the suspects,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, police operatives who visited the scene rushed the victim to Best Hospital Oko for medical attention where she is presently responding to treatment.
“Consequently, the suspects have been charged to magistrate court Nanka for prosecution after conclusion of investigation.
“Case adjourned to 10/2/2021 and suspects remanded at the Correctional Centre Onitsha,” the statement added.
