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A 38-year-old nurse, in Anambra State has landed in police net for allegedly using hot iron to inflict injuries on her 13-year-old nephew.
The suspect, identified as Amarachukwu Nzekwe, who hails from Ezinifite in Aguata Local Government Area, accused the minor of stealing from her.
It was gathered that Nzekwe locked up the little boy at home without proper medication attention.
The incident, which trended on social media, was brought to the attention of Ify Obinabo, the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare.
Obinabo spoke after the victim was rescued, adding that the suspect had been handed over to the police for further investigations.
She also warned intending offenders to desist or face the law, insisting that such a dastardly act would not be tolerated in the state.
In a statement, the commissioner said the suspect claimed she only “disciplined” the boy for stealing from her.
“The perpetrator, Mrs. Nzekwe, a native of Ezinifite in the Aguata local government area of the state, said she only disciplined her nephew after he stole from her.
“According to the perpetrator, the weapon used in inflicting the injury on the 13-year-old was a well-heated laundry iron, after which she locked him up at home without any proper medical attention.
“It is important to note that the culprit is currently without her own child, which is why her little nephew was kept in her care.
“As at the time of this report, the suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation and consequently charges the case to court,” the commissioner added.
