A pregnant woman identified as Mrs. Betty Kennedy, has been sentenced to five days community service by a Magistrate Court 1 sitting in Agbarho, Delta State on Wednesday, March 10, for child abuse.
Mrs Kennedy, who resides in Agbarho, Ugheli North LGA of Delta state, was accused of stripping her 12-year-old daughter naked, tied her up with a rope for days, and stuffed a rag in the child’s mouth restricting her from calling out for help.
On Monday, March 8, a video showing neighbors rescuing the naked child went viral on social media. After which, members of the Conference for the Actualization of Human right led by child right advocate, Comrade Uruemu Akpovwa Olawale, stormed the house with police and arrested the woman.
The accused was arraigned in court on Wednesday, March 10, for child abuse where the presiding Magistrate, sentenced her to five days community service after she pleaded for leniency.
Mrs. Kennedy claimed that her daughter was tied up as she was in the habit of disappearing from the house at will.
She however, advised women against child abuse after she was sentenced.
“Say no to child abuse and molestation. It ‘s not fair to maltreat your child. I am here because I maltreated my child. So I want to say, women should stay away from molesting their children for they are the leaders of tomorrow” Mrs. Kennedy said.
