Police officers in the Adamawa State Command have arrested a pregnant woman for allegedly scalding her pregnant sister-in-law with hot water.
The attack took place while the victim was in labor.
According to reports, the duo had a heated disagreement at their home in Dubeli in Yola North Local government area of Adamawa State on Monday, January 27.
The suspect, 20-year-old Jamila Ishiaku, admitted to the act, stating in an interview that she acted out of anger after an argument.
Confirming the arrest to newsmen, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, assured that the suspect would face the full wrath of the law.
He urged residents of Adamawa State to refrain from taking the law into their own hands, emphasizing the importance of reporting crimes to the authorities.
“If you see something, say something, and the police will always do something,” he stated
Meanwhile, the victim has since given birth to a baby girl who is said to be safe and sound.
The victim’s husband, Gambo Dahiru, expressed his distress over the incident, saying his wife remains in severe pain.
“I have been crying for days now. My wife is in pain and has been crying uncontrollably. I am seeking justice for her. The law should take its rightful course,” he pleaded.
