Height of Wickedness: Housewife pushes sister in-law into pot of boiling water

Sagiru pushed her sister-in-law, who is living with her into a pot of boiling water over a minor disagreement in the house.

The victim, whose name was given as Hasiya Ibrahim, was reported to have suffered high degree burns before some good Samaritans rescued and took her to NAPTIP headquarters in Abuja. Emerole said that the victim was under the custody of NAPTIP for medical attention.

He said that the suspect was picked up on Oct. 19, and immediately the matter was reported to NAPTIP and was awaiting further investigation. He said the agency would decide the next line of action when investigations were concluded. Part of NAPTIP’s mission is to prevent all forms of human degradation and exploitation through law enforcement agents thereby uplifting the vulnerable, especially women and children.