Crime
Police Arrest Woman Who Poured Hot Water Mixed With Pepper On 10-Year-Old
- When she refused, the chemist raised alarm calling the attention of passersby therefore exposing the suspect.
A woman identified as Mrs. Zazi David has been apprehended by the Police for pouring hot water on a 10-year-old maid because she broke a plate.
The unfortunate incident happened at a housing estate located in Umuahia, Abia State.
Geoffrey Ogbonna, the command’s spokesperson, said the suspect also allegedly forced the orphan girl, identified as Ifunanya, to drink the hot, peppery mixture .
Reports say the suspect had abused the girl several times, each time leaving her with visible cane and burn marks on her body.
On one occasion, she is said to have taken the girl to church with burns all over her body. When questioned over the state of her domestic help, Mrs. David claimed that the victim mistakenly poured hot water on herself that she had boiled to bathe with.
It was also claimed that she raised attempted to cause a scene when the presiding pastor of the church insisted on knowing the truth.
However, the truth prevailed when the suspect forced her maid to drink the hot water mixed with pepper, leaving her with burns on her lips, shoulders, and on her back.
Afraid that the girl may die or develop an infection, the suspect took the girl to a nearby chemist who told her to take the girl to a hospital.
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When she refused, the chemist raised alarm calling the attention of passersby therefore exposing the suspect.
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SP Geoffrey Ogbonna assured that the suspect will be prosecuted upon conclusion of the investigation.
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