Abia state governor’s wife, Mrs Nkechi
Ikpeazu, has stated that she will pay for the
treatment of the 10-year-old girl who was
molested by one, Mr Zazi David Orjiugo
Kelechi.
It was gathered that the child who has been
victimized for over a year, was force-fed
and was allegedly poked with pepper inside
her private parts.
Mrs Ikpeazu, who visited the child at the
hospital, expressed shock at the horrific
injuries on her body.
She described the abuse as very inhumane
and barbaric.
“I saw the first pictures of the injuries of
girl last week and immediately I reached
out to the commissioner of police Mrs Janet
Agbede. She has assured me that the
investigation has been sped up and the
perpetrator will be charged to court. I have
confidence in the police under Mrs.
Agbede, she is a mother and understands
the import of safeguarding our children.
“Last Friday I also directed the State Action
Committee Against Gender-Based Violence
to follow up on the case and work with
stakeholders including FIDA, Child
Protection Network, NAPTIP and others and
ensure things are done right. I am certain
that justice will be gotten to serve as
deterrent to others who are in habit of
viciously maltreating our children,” Mrs.
Ikpeazu said.
“I came to the hospital today to see things
for myself and i am indeed shocked at the
brutality, barbarism and the viciousness of
the attacks on the little girl,” she added.
Mrs Ikpeazu said that she had directed her
personal physician to join the medical team
handling the girl’s care and had also made
some donations towards her care and
upkeep.
She, therefore, stressed that parents should
take care of their biological children and
not traffick them to people who do not
value or appreciate life.