The police have arrested and detained a woman in Dutse, Abuja, have for
allegedly forcing a 14-year old girl to sit on a hot stove as punishment
for habitual bed wetting.
It was learned that the incident, which occurred on Aug. 23 at Dutse
Alhaji, in Bwari Area Council of the FCT, resulted in severe scorching
of her genital.
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Altine Daniel, who
confirmed the story, added that the girl, a sister-in-law of the
accused, was receiving treatment at the Garki General Hospital, Abuja.
“The girl is now recuperating at the hospital and the police will ensure that her safety is not compromised,’’ she said.
Daniel assured that the police had commenced investigation into the
matter and that the woman would be prosecuted afterward, adding that
such act amounted to crime against the state.
She added that the case had been transferred to the Police Area Command, Kubwa, for further investigation and prosecution. (NAN)
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