A 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, has been arrested by security operatives in Anambra State following the alleged br¥tal ab¥se of her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area.
The girl was reportedly rescued on Sunday, September 13, 2026, after security personnel from Ibollo Community, Awada-Obosi, and concerned residents intervened when the ab¥se came to light.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the Command received a report that evening concerning the ab¥se and severe injuries sustained by the child.
Ikenga explained that preliminary information gathered by the police indicated that the seven-year-old had suffered serious physical ab¥se, including injuries reportedly caused with a hot kn+fe.
The intervention of the community security personnel and residents prevented the child from being subjected to further harm. She was subsequently rescued, while her mother was taken into custody as police commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ikenga further stressed that the welfare, safety and best interests of the young girl remained paramount as the investigation continues.
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