Mother Burns Seven-Year-Old Daughter With Hot Knife Over Stolen Meat

A 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, who allegedly abused and inflicted bodily injuries on her seven-year-old daughter has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command.

The seven-year-old, identified as Oluebube, was allegedly injured with a hot knife following an accusation that she took meat from a pot.

The incident occurred at Ibollo community, Awada-Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that the suspect was arrested on Sunday by the police in collaboration with the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. She is currently in custody at the Awada Police Station, pending further investigation.

Confirming the incident in a statement released on Monday, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect was arrested through the vigilance, courage and public-spirited intervention of community security personnel and residents.

Ikenga reaffirmed the police’s resolve to ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.

He said, “The Anambra State Police Command has strongly condemned the alleged brutal abuse of a seven-year-old girl in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area and has reaffirmed its resolve to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

“The Command received a report in the evening of September 13, 2026 concerning alleged child abuse and severe bodily injuries involving Oluebube Ofoma, aged seven.

“The prompt intervention of security personnel from the Ibollo Community, Awada-Obosi, and concerned residents led to the child’s rescue and the arrest of her mother, Mrs Ogechi Ofoma, 32.

“Preliminary information indicates that the child was allegedly subjected to severe physical abuse, including injuries reportedly inflicted with a hot knife.”