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

The Anambra Government has taken a 10-year-old boy under its protection and is providing medical treatment after he was allegedly subjected to brutal assault by his guardians in Awada, Obosi.

Mrs. Esther Onyekesi, the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, confirmed the boy's current condition and expressed gratitude to the public for bringing the case to light. "The boy is receiving treatment now. My team and Obosi community woman leader visited him," she stated, emphasizing that the offenders "must face the law for this barbaric act." She also urged citizens to "see something, say something."

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

A viral video circulating on social media depicted the minor with a scalded body, showing injuries across his person, allegedly inflicted by his guardian and her husband. While the motive for the maltreatment remains undisclosed, separate footage showed local residents confronting the suspects at their home.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about child welfare and the need for community vigilance in reporting abuse. The government's swift intervention and promise of legal repercussions aim to deter future occurrences and ensure justice for the victim.

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The offenders must face the law for this barbaric act. If you see something please say something.