A woman has been apprehended in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State for allegedly inflicting severe injuries on her step-grandson, Chinecherim Julius.
Reports indicate that the suspect brutally assaulted the child before using a hot knife to burn his lips.
Ibrahim Audu Angyu, Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Wukari LGA Chairman, condemned the act as “heinous and inexcusable.”
He confirmed the arrest and commended the swift action taken by the local government chairman in ensuring the victim received medical care and the perpetrator faced justice.
The statement released on Thursday, August 8, 2024, read: “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.
“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 chairman’s intervention in ensuring that Chinecherim Julius received medical care and that the perpetrator (grandfather wife)was brought to justice is commendable and sets a strong example for others in positions of authority.
“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.”
