Police nab teacher over alleged injury of teen during teaching session in Anambra

As part of its ongoing commitment to the welfare and safety of students and pupils in the state, the Anambra State Police Command, on Tuesday, 4th February 2025, took custody of a 29-year-old female suspect, Mrs. Edeh Osinachi, from the Anambra State Ministry of Education.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect allegedly abused and inflicted serious injuries on a 17-year-old girl, said to be her house help in Awka.

Preliminary investigations reveal that officials of the school, during a teaching session, noticed severe injuries on her body and immediately made enquiries.

During the interaction with the victim, she disclosed that the injuries were inflicted on her by her guardian because she used her guardian’s phone to make calls without her permission.

According to the victim, Mrs. Osinachi, angered by the act, allegedly used a hot pressing iron on her as a form of punishment. During interrogation by the Police, the suspect reportedly confessed to the act.

To this end, Anambra State Police Command, while commending the vigilance of the school authorities, assures the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted and that justice will be served in accordance with the Law.

The Command also urges parents to give birth to the number of children that they can train, to avoid leaving them vulnerable to abuse whilst in the care of others.