Anambra woman arrested for torturing housemaid over theft

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A 65-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly inflicting injury on her 19-year-old housekeeper in Ezinifite, Aguata local government area of Anambra State.

The suspect, identified as Mrs. Martha Umenweke, was arrested following a report by a whistleblower who witnessed the ugly incident.

On her part, the victim, Chidiebere Otenyi, from Nkanu, Enugu State, said she was accused by her madam of stealing her ₦25,000.

Chidiebere, who was still in pain at the time of the rescue, however, denied the accusation.

“I’ve lived with my madam for a year and four months, but I have been severely punished at the slightest provocation, including being starved.

“I’m 19 years old, but…



Source: Nigerian Tribune