One Ikechukwu Morah was arrested by the police at Kubwa for allegedly torturing his wife’s younger brother.
The 15 years old boy had sustained some burns in his chest which was inflicted on him by his Uncle who used hot iron to torture him.
When Morah was asked why he had use hot iron on the 15 years old boy, he replied that the boy was a very stubborn fellow who deserves to be taught a lesson.
The whole incident was revealed by the teacher of the victim who saw him in pains and on asking the boy hesitated to say what has been happening to him but the teacher who persisted finally discovered the agony the boy was been subjected to through the torture. The teacher reported to the police.
Confirming the incident was the Kubwa DPO, CSP Nuruddeen Sabo who said that the suspect was arrested but released so that he could treat the victim.
“He (suspect) has confessed to the crime, saying that the boy is stubborn and he wanted to teach him a lesson. We have given him grace to treat the boy after which he will be charged to court,” Sabo added.
