NSCDC arrests woman for pouring hot water on minor

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has arrested a woman for allegedly pouring hot water on a  12-year-old. The State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Pedro Awili, who paraded the suspect in Akure on Monday, said she was arrested on Friday following a tip-off. Awili also said the suspect often inflicted […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has arrested a woman for allegedly pouring hot water on a  12-year-old.

The State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Pedro Awili, who paraded the suspect in Akure on Monday, said she was arrested on Friday following a tip-off.

Awili also said the suspect often inflicted injuries on the minor with a razor blade, claiming he was always stealing items in the house.

“Our investigation revealed that the boy is from Benin Republic and the woman got him through his “master’’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

“She brought him as a houseboy and was paid N120,000.  We are going to arrest the woman in Abeokuta because this is a case of a child abuse and human trafficking.

“The woman has been maltreating the boy. She doesn’t allow him to go to school and she seriously abuses the boy by beating him up over any little mistake he makes,” he said. (NAN)