A 75-year-old grandmother has been arrested in Ebonyi State for allegedly pouring pepper into the eyes and private parts of her 11-year-old maid.
The woman whose name is Comfort Obi, was arrested in Abakaliki on Tuesday.
According to the PUNCH, it was reported to the police station by a neighbour, Mr Osita Ezechukwu, who could no longer bear the level of abuse the child was being subjected to.
“The suspect had been cautioned repeatedly to desist from torturing the girl. Apart from flogging her, the woman also subjects the girl to hard labour,” Ezechukwu stated.
The young girl (the victim), hails from the Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. She was brought 12 months ago by her aunt to live with the old woman.
“My madam usually invites touts to flog me whenever I commit any offence and pour pepper into my private parts and eyes. This latest incident was because I was hungry and I took her biscuits and fruit juice,” the victim said.
Investigation revealed that the victim’s mother was dead and her four siblings currently live with their father.
