A deaconess has been arrested after she allegedly subjected her ward to a series of brutal torture that has shocked Nigerians.
The 14-year-old girl named Princess lived with her parents in Kaduna until they were displaced by bandits following an attack on their community. As a result, Princess’ parents had to place their daughter in the home of Mrs. Iyema Oyemola Oyewole, a deaconess of Living Faith Church in Barnawa, as they didn’t want her to be homeless.
While at the deaconess’ home, Princess was allegedly subjected to torture from the deaconess and from her children while the husband allegedly turned a blind eye.
It was alleged the Princess was stopped from going to school. She was also made to sleep in the toilet and she had to drink water from the toilet when thirsty. In addition to all that, she was beaten frequently.
According to reports, the deaconess’ son punishes Princess and beats her at will, sometimes under the rain. It was also alleged that the daughters of the…
Source: Linda Ikeji
