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Woman Arrested For Assaulting 13-Year-Old Househelp In Imo
The woman said she was angry, which is why she battered the minor. The girl revealed she is from Amaeke Adam in Abia State
Owerri, Imo State — A 35-year-old businesswoman, Edith Nwachukwu, has been arrested by the police in Imo State for allegedly battering her 13-year-old househelp, Kelechi Ejieke.
The suspect was apprehended on Tuesday evening, January 21, 2025, by operatives of the Owerri Urban Divisional Police Headquarters after the minor was rescued at the popular Relief Market in Owerri.
It was gathered disclosed that Nwachukwu accused the teenager of stealing her money, leading to the physical assault.
The incident drew the attention of Chidiebube Okeoma, a journalist and founder of the Stand for Humanity Foundation, who, alongside concerned traders, alerted the police.
According to Okeoma, some traders forcefully rescued the girl from the businesswoman, who had inflicted injuries on the girl and was reportedly about to procure ten more canes to use on her.
He explained that operatives of the Owerri Urban Divisional Police Headquarters had taken the girl to a hospital in Owerri for treatment, as her injuries were severe.
“When I was informed, I quickly alerted the DPO. Thanks to some traders who rescued the minor and also involved the police. At the police station, the woman, who later pleaded for mercy, alleged that her house help had stolen her money, an accusation the girl denied,” he said.
“The woman said she was angry, which is why she battered the minor. The girl revealed she is from Amaeke Adam in Abia State.”
“Our organization, Stand for Humanity Foundation, is deeply interested in this case, and we will ensure justice is served. This should serve as a deterrent to others who dehumanize children. Child battering is a crime, and we will continue to push until such acts are eradicated.”
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Henry Okoye, who confirmed the incident stated that the state Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has zero tolerance for child battering and all forms of crime.
Okoye added that an investigation into the matter has already commenced.
