The tragedy unfolded in Owerri, the Imo State capital, as a 10-year-old housemaid lost her life after being brutally beaten by her boss for watching TV with her employer’s children.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening, leaving the community in shock.
Owerri: Sources revealed that the suspect, a mother of four, returned home to find the housemaid seated with her children and watching TV. This enraged her, leading to severe punishment inflicted on the young girl.
Neighbors, drawn by the girl’s cries, intervened to stop the woman from continuing the assault. Unfortunately, the child succumbed to her injuries before reaching the hospital for treatment.
Eyewitness accounts disclosed that the woman had a history of abusing the housemaid, who was reportedly an orphan.
The young girl had endured daily beatings and inhumane treatment since she began living with the suspect three months ago.
Authorities are investigating the incident, and there are widespread calls for justice for the deceased child.
This tragic event highlights the pressing need to address issues of child abuse and inhumane treatment of domestic workers.