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Female doctor arrested for alleged child abuse

In Edo, Nigeria, police arrest a female doctor for child abuse

MN Report 08:49 PM, 30 Jun, 2022
Female doctor arrested for alleged child abuse

EDO: Dr. Ogbonnanya Chiamaka, a doctor at the Irrua Teaching Hospital in the Esan Central government area of Edo State, Nigeria, was detained for child abuse, according to the police.

Female Doctor Abused A Child In Edo, Nigeria

The victim, identified as Miss Comfort Nmeson "F", who is 13 years old, arrived at 'Emando Secondary school' in Ekpoma on June 22, 2022, carrying her luggage and seeming weak, according to a statement signed by police spokeswoman Jennifer Iwegbu.

Upon investigation by the school's instructors, the youngster stated that she no longer wished to remain with her guardian and asked to be returned to her birth mother due to her guardian's constant physical abuse with a stick.As a result, the educator reported the abuse to the proper authorities for further action. The police apprehended the guardian as Dr Ogbonnaya Chiamaka "F", 41 years old. After the completion of the inquiry, Dr Ogbonnaya Chiamaka would be charged in court.

Meanwhile, CP Abutu Yaro FDC,  the Commissioner of Police, has reaffirmed his dedication to serving the good people of Edo state and asked the populace not to cease providing the command with fast and relevant information that would assist in curbing the threat of criminal elements in Edo state.