Uncle ties his malnourished 2-year-old niece to a tree and sets her on fire in Cross River state

Child Protection Network (CPN) in Akamkpa, Cross River State has rescued a 2-year-old girl who was set ablaze by her uncle.

According to the NGO, the suspect tied the child to a guava tree and set fire on her for defecating around. The suspect has been arrested by police. Basic Rights Counsel Initiative (BRCI) intends to press charges. Read report below:

“The child in this picture is about 2years old. She leaves with her uncle in Akamkpa (her father’s elder brother). Her uncle tied her to a guava tree and set fire on her. According to her uncle, she poos around.

As a result of the…