The wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Mary-Maudline Ogbonna Nwifuru, has strongly condemned the mistreatment of two teenage girls at Ojiegbe Ngbo community, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
NewsBitsng.com recalls that two teenage girls were reportedly stripped naked and beaten to pulp by the youths in the community, for allegedly stealing two live Chickens. The First Lady, therefore, in a statement signed and issued to journalists by the press secretary, Nnenna Oshibe described their actions as “deeply troubling” and a “grave violation of human dignity.”
She expressed shock over the viral video making the rounds on the social media, in which the two teenage girls were stripped naked and flogged by youths in Ojiegbe Ngbo community.
Mrs. Nwifuru, emphasized that every citizen in the state, particularly “young girls and women deserves to live free from harm, fear, abuse, mistreatment or violence as it is not acceptable nor tolerated across Ebonyi communities.” She reiterated that the present administration was committed to ensuring that justice would be served to perpetrators of this act.
Mrs Nwaifuru lauded the efforts of the state Commissioner of Police, Mrs. Anthonia A. Uche-Anya and her team for arresting the prime suspects, Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday. She also urged local leaders to ensure the victims got proper care and endeavor to prevent future incidents across communities in the state.
Mrs Nwifuru restated that her foundation, BERWO, “will continue to collaborate with agencies to support abuse victims and advocate for women and girls’ welfare.” She extended sympathy and support to the affected families, reaffirming her commitment to ensuring justice for survivors of Gender-Based Violence.
