A mother in Ondo allegedly beat her two-year-old daughter for counting issues.
The young child suffered severe welts and blood stains after alleged assault.
A neighbor shared photos online, urging NGOs and authorities to intervene immediately.
Authorities are investigating a disturbing case in Akure, Ondo State, where a mother is alleged to have brutally beaten her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter for being unable to count from 1 to 20.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to reports, the incident occurred yesterday when the mother, a resident of Ondo State, used a wooden spatula—commonly used as an orogun (a stick for turning Amala or Gari)—to strike the child all over her body.
The assault reportedly left the little girl with visible welts on her face, neck, and arms, and blood stains were observed on her dress.
A neighbor, who witnessed the incident within his compound, shared photographs of the injured child on Facebook, urging immediate action by NGOs. In his post, the witness stated:
“This little girl of two and half years did not fall or get hit by a motorcycle, but she was brutally beaten by her mother with orogun (stick for turning Amala or Gari) for not been able to count 1 to 200. This happened in my compound this evening, I didn’t do or send it online because of this, but it has been happening repeatedly and I can’t take it no more. Good people of Nigeria, help me to rebroadcast this until it get to an NGOs, I want this woman to be dealt with for treating her daughter like this for cry out loud.”
He repeated his plea, adding:
“Good people of Nigeria, help me to rebroadcast this until it get to an NGOs, I want this woman to be dealt with for treating her daughter like this for cry out loud. Incase any NGOs want to get in touch with me for the arrest of this woman, this is my contact 07031312213. Pls Awon abiyamo tooto e dide Ki e gba Omo Yi lowo Obinrin ika yi.”
Mother Two-Year-Old Daughter Ondo
The neighbor’s emotional appeal has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for swift intervention by both governmental authorities and non-governmental organizations. Child protection advocates have condemned the alleged abuse, emphasizing the need for immediate action to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable children.
Local law enforcement has been notified of the incident, and an investigation is underway. Authorities have not yet released an official statement, and further details will be provided as the inquiry progresses.
