Anambra woman uses hot iron on house help for using her mobile phone

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By Madu Obi

The Anambra State Police command has arrested a housewife, Mrs Edeh Osinachi, for using a hot iron on her house help for allegedly using her telephone to call someone.

The victim, 17, who is a student, was brought to the police station by an official of the Ministry of Education, who narrated the incident to the police.

Officials of her school had during a teaching session, noticed severe injuries on her body and during investigation, she disclosed that the injuries were inflicted on her by her guardian because she used her phone to make calls without her permission.

According to the victim, Mrs. Osinachi, angered by the act, allegedly used a hot pressing iron on her as a form of punishment.

Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to the act.

"The suspect allegedly abused and inflicted serious injuries on a 17-year old girl said to be her house help in Awka.

Anambra State Police Command while commending the vigilance of the school authorities, assures the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted and that justice will be served in accordance with the law", Ikenga said.

Lamenting on the incident, the PPRO urged parents to give birth to the number of children that they can train, to avoid making them vulnerable to abuse whilst in the care of others.

He added that the command's action was part of its continuous commitment to the welfare and safety of students and pupils in the state,