Mother Arrested in Anambra Over Alleged Brutal Abuse of 7-Year-Old Daughter

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a woman for allegedly brutalising and abusing her seven-year-old daughter in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area.

This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.

He said the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, was collaborating with the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare to ensure that the victim receives urgent medical care and protection.

Ikenga said the Anambra State Police Command had strongly condemned the alleged brutal abuse of the seven-year-old girl and reaffirmed its resolve to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

According to him, the command received a report on the evening of September 13, 2026, concerning alleged child abuse and severe bodily injuries involving Oluebube Ofoma, aged seven.

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

According to him, preliminary information indicated that the child was allegedly subjected to severe physical abuse, including injuries reportedly inflicted with a hot knife.

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has commenced collaboration with the Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare to ensure that the victim receives urgent and appropriate medical care, protection, and all necessary welfare support.

He said the command commended the vigilance, courage, and public-spirited intervention of the Ibollo Community security personnel and residents, whose swift action helped save the child from further harm and enabled the immediate commencement of police action.

“The Anambra State Police Command assures the public that the investigation will be thorough, professional, and uncompromising. The welfare, safety, and best interests of the child remain paramount, and the command will continue to work with relevant agencies to protect vulnerable persons and ensure accountability in accordance with the law,” he said.