A livid Nigerian mum has taken the extreme route as she roasted her 11-year-old son’s hands for taking food without first seeking permission.
Equally important, Child abuse or child maltreatment is physical, sexual, and/or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or a caregiver.
In a case of child abuse, the mother of the 11-year-old victim, Victory was assaulted by his mother in Akwa Ibom. According to the news platform, Linda Ikeji, the mum burnt her 11-year-old son’s hands by placing it directly on fire because he took food from the pot without permission.
An eyewitness, who sent in photos of the injured boy identified as Victory, stated that he lives with his father; Clement, a Keke NAPEP driver; and his biological mother; an orange seller; at number 33 Afaha Ikot Obio Nkan Street, Udo Udoma avenue in Ibesipko LGA in Akwa Ibom state.
On Friday, October 2, Victory went into their kitchen to get something to eat; after his parents allegedly left home without giving him anything to eat.
When his mother found out he went into her kitchen to get food by himself; she allegedly lit the stove. Thereafter, she placed his hands on the fire; inflicting serious injuries on him.
Older injuries on the boy’s body also show this isn’t the first time his mother will torture him.
There’s a burn scar on his stomach alongside other scars on his body.
