The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has vowed to ensure justice for a 10-year-old boy allegedly subjected to severe abuse by his guardians in Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
The boy, whose condition drew public outrage after videos showing extensive injuries on his body surfaced on social media, is currently receiving medical treatment under state protection.
In a statement issued on Monday, Mrs Soludo described the alleged abuse as horrific and pledged to personally oversee the child’s rehabilitation and recovery.
She disclosed that she had spoken with the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, and requested that the child be transferred to a more suitable medical facility for specialised care.
“I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the horrific abuse allegedly suffered by the 10-year-old boy in the hands of his guardian in Awada, Obosi.
“No child, whatever their
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