Girl left with finger deformity after being accused of stealing ₦500
A 12-year-old girl has suffered a permanent finger deformity after being accused of stealing ₦500 by the family she was staying with. Dr Tortiv Msen from Benue State University Teaching Hospital revealed the details of the incident. The girl was allegedly subjected to severe punishment and forced to continue doing chores despite her injury. Later, it was discovered that she was not responsible for the missing money.
What happened
- Dr Tortiv Msen said he treated the girl after she was brought to the emergency paediatric unit with severe burns.
- The girl was accused by her host family of stealing ₦500 and was punished by having her finger burned.
- She continued to do household chores without proper care for her wound, which worsened her condition.
- Neighbours intervened and alerted the police, leading to an investigation.
- A family member later confessed to taking the money, clearing the girl of any wrongdoing.
