10-year-old assault victim receiving treatment – Anambra commissioner

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The Anambra Government has confirmed that the 10-year-old boy, who was brutally assaulted by his guardians in Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, is currently receiving medical treatment under state protection.

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The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Esther Onyekesi, made this known to newsmen in Awka on Monday.

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“I want to thank the good caring people of Anambra for bringing this case to our notice.

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“The boy is receiving treatment now. My team and Obosi community woman leader visited him.

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“The offenders must face the law for this barbaric act. If you see something please say something,” she said.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a viral video of the minor was seen on social media with a scalded body, showing injuries on all parts of his body, allegedly inflicted on him by his guardian, a woman and her husband.

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Although no reason was given for the maltreatment, but a separate video on social media showed some residents of Awada Obosi storming the suspects home and scolding them for allegedly torturing the boy.

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(NAN)

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