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Grandmother Arrested in Benin City for Burning Granddaughter’s Hands Over Indomie
A disturbing incident has occurred in Benin City, Edo State, where a grandmother has been arrested for burning her granddaughter’s hands as punishment for eating Indomie noodles without permission.
According to reports, the young girl, who was hungry, ate the noodles even though her grandmother had warned her not to. In a shocking response, the grandmother reportedly placed the child’s hands on a gas stove, causing severe burns.
A concerned witness who couldn’t stand the sight of the child’s injuries contacted the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs.
The Ministry quickly stepped in, arrested the grandmother, and ensured the girl was taken to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) for urgent medical attention.
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The heartbreaking incident has caused outrage on social media, with many users expressing their anger and sadness over the cruel act.
Here are some reactions from Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter):
- @dharmielorlher: “Indomie? Because of Indomie? Eiii God.”
- @Truth_Tribunal: “Both hands? Like she watched as the child burned and her skin sizzled, and enjoyed it so much that she did it again.”
- @fabulousdora123: “This one will be amongst witches that fly at night.”
- @burnthisway: “This is sheer barbarism. I cannot even begin to imagine the hurt the child must be feeling.”
- @CuteNengiGeorge: “Some women are witches of the highest order and deserve to be stoned to death.”
- @DonJeff212: “Grandma is going to jail. No apologies.”
- @Uchechukwu911: “Chai! This woman should face the law for child abuse. Life imprisonment.”
- @IbsurajMohd: “This is the woman EDO youth should burn alive, not the Hausa travelers.”
- @lotanna_ngene: “Kai, see my legs shivering o. Make Ogun kpai you evil grandmotherfucker.”
- @cosmosisang111: “In such cases, may God help the person who commits this evil if I get to them before the law. This is wickedness of the highest level.”
The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs has condemned the act and promised to ensure justice is served. They also reassured the public that the girl is receiving proper care and treatment.
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