Lagos police arrests woman who burnt her 12-year-old houseboy with hot iron for taking her soft drink
Lagos State police command over the weekend arrested one Sarah Eteigbe for allegedly placing a hot pressing iron on her 12-year-old houseboy, Friday Obi , for taking her soft drink in Bariga area of Lagos. The 35-year-old trader brought Obi from Imo State, 4 years ago, to live with her in her one-room apartment at 17 Mutairu Street, Pedro, Bariga. Shortly after Obi settled in the house, Sarah allegedly started beating him. Sarah’s landlord and Obi’s teachers were said to have cautioned her against inflicting injuries on the boy whenever she punished him. The beating came to a head last Friday after teachers noticed bloodstains on his uniform. Upon enquiry, he disclosed that his aunty burnt him with hot pressing iron. The Local Government Education Authority at Shomolu contacted Coordinator of the Child Protection Network, Toyin Okanlanwon, who subsequently reported the matter to the Police. During interrogation, Sarah claimed Obi drank a bottle of seven-up ...