By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Mrs Adachukwu Okafor, a lawyer, who has been on the run after she allegedly abused her 10-year-old househelp.
The Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Women Affairs, Ohaeri Joseph, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.
It would be recalled that the Anambra based lawyer allegedly used a hot pressing iron and knife to burn and chop in pieces, the private part of her house help. A viral video of the house help, lying on a hospital bed after being allegedly abused, went viral, sparking public outrage
“Days after the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Ohanenye, placed a N2 million bounty on an Onitsha-based lawyer, Mrs Adachukwu Okafor, for child abuse in Onitsha, she has been arrested.
“The lady’s action, which went viral across various social media platforms, was alleged to have inflicted bodily harm on the minor.
“The lady has been on the run for weeks after being reported to have inflicted severe injuries on the minor which prompted the minister to place a reward of N2 million for information on her whereabout,” he said.
Ohaeri reiterated the commitment of the ministry to collaborate with the NPF to commence immediate investigation into the matter.
“The girl is still undergoing medical treatment in the hospital, but I can assure members of the public that she would get justice,” the statement said.
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