Osun NSCDC Arrests Woman For Allegedly Maltreating Girl

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Osun State Command has arrested a woman, Elizabeth Aderibigbe for allegedly maltreating a 14-year-old girl, Adesewa by beating her mercilessly and inflicting injury on her.

The NSCDC media Officer, Atanda Olabisi told newsmen that the woman treated her niece cruelly and that there are marks all over Adesewa’s body as a result of the beating.

Elizabeth accused the girl of stealing which necessitated the beating. The girl said she stole food because she was hungry and that her aunty was beating her as a result.

Adesewa was reported to have ran away from home on Thursday 16th December 2021 after eating a left over food she found in the kitchen, she was later found on a prayer mountain and brought to the office of the NSCDC on Saturday 18th December 2021.

Mrs Elizabeth Aderibigbe her aunty said Adesewa is found of stealing, adamant to corrections and that’s why she beats her anytime she engages in deviant behaviuor.

Atanda said “While examining Adesewa’s body, serious troubling view was seen on her body with beaten marks and wounds. Adesewa confessed that she stole her food when she was hungry. She said her aunty always beat her with wire and cane.”

The NSCDC Head of Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, Onifade Clement advised parents against releasing their wards to relatives or strangers who would maltreat such child.

The State Commandant, Ocheja Emmanuel also called on parents to take good care of their wards. He also advised residents to always report any act of abuse