A disturbing incident has come to light in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, where a woman has been arrested for allegedly burning her step-grandson's lip with a hot knife. The victim, Chinecherim Julius, suffered severe injuries after being brutally assaulted by his grandfather's wife before the gruesome act.
The Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Chairman of Wukari LGA, Ibrahim Audu Angyu, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The statement condemned the act, describing it as:
"The heinous act of Chinecherim Julius' grandfather wife, cutting off his two lips with a hot knife, is a gruesome and inexcusable act of violence that should be condemned in the strongest possible terms. It is beyond comprehension how a person can harm a child in such a brutal manner."
The chairman's swift action in ordering the arrest and ensuring the victim received medical care has been commended. The statement further emphasized:
"We applaud the decisive action taken by the executive chairman of Wukari Local Government Council, Hon Dauda Agbu Samaila in ordering for the arrest of Chinecherim Julius' grandfather wife. This shows that no one is above the law, and justice must prevail no matter the circumstances."
The incident highlights the need for collective responsibility in protecting children from harm. The statement concluded:
"The safety and well-being of children should be a top priority for all members of society, and it is our collective responsibility to protect them from harm. Acts of violence against children, such as what happened to Chinecherim Julius, cannot be tolerated or brushed aside. We must all work together to create a safe and loving environment for all children to thrive and grow."
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