From Mba Nnenna- Abakaliki
The First Lady and wife to the governor Ebonyi state, Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudline Ogbonna Nwifuru, has strongly denounced the mistreatment of two teenage girls in Ojiegbe Ngbo community, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area.
Chief Mrs Nwifuru who expressed shock over the viral video making the rounds on the social media, of two teenaged girls, stripped naked and flogged by youths in Ojiegbe Ngbo community, for stealing 2 chickens, described their actions as “deeply troubling” and a “grave violation of human dignity.”
She 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.
The wife of the governor, reiterated that the present administration is committed to ensuring that justice is served to perpetrators of such acts.
She applauded the efforts of the state Commissioner of Police, CP. Anthonia A. Uche-Anya and her team for arresting the prime suspects, Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday.
She however urged local leaders to ensure the victims get proper care and endeavor to prevent future incidents across communities in the state.
Mrs Nwifuru reiterated that her foundation, BERWO, will continue to collaborate with agencies to support victims of abuse and advocate for women and girls’ welfare.
She equally extended sympathy and support to the affected families, reaffirming her commitment to ensuring justice for Gender Based Violence survivors.
