The arrest of a woman for causing harm to a teenager who was working in her home has been verified by the Edo State Police command.
Moses Yamu, the spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, stated in a statement that the woman had injured the youngster physically by using metal objects in the fire.
“On 11/01/2025 at about 1945 hours, the Command received a report that one Abigail Oluwarotimi ‘F’ aged 31 years, heated a metal object in fire and used it to inflict burns on her house help by name Jude Joseph ‘M’ aged 15 years. As a result, the victim sustained injuries on his lap and genitals.”
According to the command, the suspect confessed to the crime and was taken into custody right away. She attributed her behavior to the boy’s alleged abuse of her kids. The victim is being treated at the moment.
According to the statement, CP Umoru Ozigi, the Commissioner of Police for Edo State Command, expressed worry over the development and directed that the case be transferred right away to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a comprehensive and private investigation.
While stressing the value of letting the law work itself out, the leadership cautioned the public against enforcing laws
themselves.
