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Police arrest woman filmed assaulting 12-year-old with knife
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter8 hr. ago

Police arrest woman filmed assaulting 12-year-old with knife

A 35-year-old woman, Nwoko Gift, was arrested by police in Abia State, Nigeria, after a video circulating on Facebook showed her allegedly assaulting her 12-year-old niece with a kitchen knife. The police confirmed the arrest and stated that the suspect will face charges of attempted murder once investigations conclude. According to authorities, the attack occurred on July 5th after the girl failed to prepare clothing for the suspect before she went to the market. The victim was living with her aunt, and investigators found evidence of prior abuse. The incident was reported based on actionable intelligence, leading to the rescue of the child and recovery of the weapon. The video sparked public outrage and calls for stricter measures to protect children from abuse.

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Premium Times Nigeria logoPremium Times NigeriaIndependentCenter18 hr. ago
Police arrest woman filmed assaulting 12-year-old with knife

A 35-year-old woman, Nwoko Gift, was arrested by police in Abia State, Nigeria, after a video circulating on Facebook showed her allegedly assaulting her 12-year-old niece with a kitchen knife. The police confirmed the arrest and stated that the suspect will face charges of attempted murder once investigations conclude. According to authorities, the attack occurred on July 5th after the girl failed to prepare clothing for the suspect before she went to the market. The victim was living with her aunt, and investigators found evidence of prior abuse. The incident was reported based on actionable intelligence, leading to the rescue of the child and recovery of the weapon. The video sparked public outrage and calls for stricter measures to protect children from abuse.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a crime and the subsequent police action without overt ideological slant. While the incident involves a serious legal and moral issue, the reporting remains objective, focusing on the actions of law enforcement and the legal framework rather than promoting a

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