Mrs. Abigail Eguta, a 24-year-old pregnant lady, was arrested in Anambra State for reportedly brutalizing her seven-year-old nephew for eating fish and failing to recite the English alphabet.
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, concerned neighbors accompanied the victim, named as Sunday, to the office of the state women and social welfare commissioner, Ify Obinabo.
Mrs. Eguta’s biological sister, whom she brought to live with her less than a year ago, is alleged to be Sunday’s father.
The youngster, whose body is covered with scars from earlier abuses allegedly inflicted on him by his guardian, had been absent from school for an extended period of time.
Mrs. Eguta claimed she beat the youngster for consuming the fish she had purchased for Sunday.meal. She also admitted to striking him on Monday for incorrectly reciting the English alphabet, saying it was the major reason she hurt him.
“I really apologize. I didn’t mean to blind him or beat him up in the eyes, but I did. Please pardon me; it is the devil’s work,” she added.
