The Enugu State Police have arrested Mrs. Ada Ogbogu, accused of assaulting her three-year-old stepson with a pestle, breaking his thigh bone.
The arrest followed a swift response by the state government, which has pledged to ensure justice for the child.
Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, confirmed on Saturday that Mrs. Ogbogu was arrested at the National Orthopaedic Hospital in Enugu. “We received a tip-off on Friday, and immediately acted with the police. We went to her home, but she wasn’t there, so we headed to the hospital and arrested her,” said Mrs. Enih.
The commissioner expressed sadness over the incident, adding, “The poor boy, aged three, had his thigh bone broken. It is heart-wrenching how some people treat children. But in Enugu, we have zero tolerance for child abuse. Governor Peter Mbah has declared that no child should suffer under his watch, and this case will be no exception.”
The governor’s wife, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, is closely following the case. Mrs. Enih shared, “The governor’s wife is deeply hurt by this incident. She has promised not only to ensure justice but also to help the boy get the best medical care so he can recover fully.”
