Woman Detained For Allegedly Torturing 13-Year-Old Nephew With Hot Iron In Anambra

Woman Detained For Allegedly Torturing 13-Year-Old Nephew With Hot Iron In Anambra (Watch The Video )

Amarachukwu Happiness Nzekwe has been arrested for allegedly torturing her 13-year-old nephew with a hot laundry iron in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The arrest occurred on Monday, August 19, 2024, following a viral video of the victim that was brought to the attention of Ify Obinabo, the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare in Anambra State.

According to Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, media aide to the Commissioner, Nzekwe, a 38-year-old nurse from Ezinifite in Aguata LGA, claimed she was disciplining her nephew for theft. She reportedly used a heated laundry iron to inflict burns on the boy and subsequently locked him up without medical care.

Following the rescue of the child, Obinabo expressed outrage and assured that justice would be pursued. The Commissioner noted that Nzekwe, who does not have her own children, was responsible for the boy’s care. The suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation and will face charges in court.