FCT Police arrest woman over alleged boiling water attack

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Police

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…Court remands suspect in Suleja Correctional Centre

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By Kingsley Omonobi

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ABUJA — Operatives of the FCT Police Command have arrested a woman, Mrs Beauty Monday, for allegedly pouring boiling water on her neighbour during an argument over the use of a shared compound space in the Lugbe area of Abuja.

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The suspect was subsequently arraigned before a court and remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.

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The FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

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According to her, the Command received a report at the Lugbe Police Division on September 6, 2026, from a resident identified as Gift Amos, who alleged that she had an argument with her neighbour, Mrs Beauty Monday, on September 4.

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Adeh said the argument allegedly resulted in the suspect pouring a pot of boiling water on the victim’s back, causing serious burns and other injuries.

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She said preliminary investigations revealed that the incident stemmed from a disagreement over the use of a shared portion of the compound.

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“It was established that the victim had moved the suspect’s pot of boiling water from the stove to the portion of the compound allocated to her.

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“The action angered the suspect, who subsequently removed the pot from the stove and poured the boiling water on the victim’s back,” the statement said.

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The victim, according to the police, is currently receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained in the incident.

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Adeh said the suspect had been arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction and remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre, with the matter adjourned until September 16, 2026.

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The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, called on residents to embrace peaceful coexistence and exercise restraint when resolving disagreements.

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Sanusi also urged residents to desist from acts of self-help and avoid resorting to violence during disputes or other challenging situations.

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He advised members of the public to seek lawful and peaceful means of resolving conflicts.

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The Command further urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency lines: 08032003913 and 08061581938.

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