Court Remands Woman For Burning 14-Yr-Old Maid’s Private Part In Kaduna

A magistrate’s court in Kaduna State has directed a living faith deaconess, Mrs. Yemi Awolola, who was arrested for alleged child torture and abuse of her maid, be remanded in prison.

It was learned that the accused was arrested following a statement from the victim, 14-year-old maid, Princess Michael.

The story was however brought to the public by twitter user Savn Daniel who demanded that the alleged child abuser be arrested.

In reaction to this, Yemi Awolola was then arrested and arraigned and charged before the court.

READ ALSO: Woman Allegedly Burns 14 Year Old Maid’s Vagina With Lighter, Man Cries For Justice

Delivering the judgment, the Presiding Magistrate, Bashir Shitu Yusuf, denied the accused bail as the case was however adjourned till August 27.

According to the Chairperson, International Federation of Female Lawyers, FIDA, who is the complainant, Bukola Ajao, the accused was however denied bail.

Commenting on the judiciary process, Kaduna State Governor, El-Rufai’s wife lauds court’s decision

Hajiya Ummi El-Rufai stated that the issue of child abuse would not be tolerated in Kaduna State.

Also reacting to the court session, the victim’s father narrated why his daughter was made a house help to me Yemi Awolola.

The victim’s father, Michael Augustine said, “It all started when some gunmen, in April 2019, attacked our village, Kutura station, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where my elder brother and his son were murdered,”

“People said she was a nice woman and that cleared our doubt about the safety of the girl. We were so happy that the girl will continue her education under the care of her master. We are sad that what started peacefully has brought us to this point