Anambra couple arrested over alleged child abuse in Awada
A couple, Chisom Chukwukere and her husband Chukwudi, have been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly abusing a 10-year-old boy in Awada, Obosi. The case gained attention after a video of the boy’s injuries went viral, sparking public outrage. The couple’s infant child has also been taken into protective custody by the state Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare. Police have assured the public that investigations are ongoing and justice will be served.
What happened
- Chisom Chukwukere and her husband Chukwudi were arrested for allegedly using burning plastic to inflict severe burns on a 10-year-old boy.
- The incident came to light after a video showing the boy’s injuries circulated widely on social media.
- The couple’s infant child was taken into protective custody, with Chisom pleading for the child’s return due to illness.
- The Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare has placed the infant in the care of a family member.
- Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed intensified investigations and reiterated the command’s commitment to child protection.
