A woman has been arrested for the alleged horrific torture of her 12-year-old stepdaughter, Amarachi Emmanuel, in Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.
Chidiebube Okeoman, a journalist and activist in the area, confirmed the incident in a series of Facebook posts on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. According to Okeoman, the woman subjected the minor to abuse for eating food without her permission.
The victim, along with her siblings, lost their mother before their father married the suspect, who is reported to be a teacher. The girl stated that her stepmother used a knife, a cutlass, and other harmful objects to torture her, and she also claimed the suspect pushed her into a fire.
As a result of the abuse, the victim has been admitted to a hospital for immediate medical treatment.
“Just left Umuguma General Hospital in Owerri and I am happy to announce that little Amarachi Emmanuel, 12, whose step mother disfigured for eating food without her permission has been admitted,” he wrote.
“This happened after several hours of delay. Please thank my elder brother, Dr Uche Ewelike who intervened and made sure that the poor girl was given a bed space.
“Thank you also, my brother Ikenga John Mayor Mbubaudele, the Deputy Director, Social welfare, Owerri municipal council who raced down to assist me.
“Before living, I went to a nearby supermarket and got the little girl and her sister all they needed. This girl and her sister are out of school for two years now.”
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