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Man pours hot water on breastfeeding wife’s breasts in Enugu
By Adekunle Badmus
- A man, identified as Mr. Emmanuel Opoku, from Enugu State, has allegedly poured hot water on his breastfeeding wife’s breasts.
The suspect, currently in Police custody, was said to be in the habit of physically and verbally abusing the wife.
He also reportedly denies her and the children necessities.
Itwas also said that he had penchant for always torturing her even without provocation.
According to account by a gender rights group, Women Aids Collectives (WACOL), the recent incident happened when she asked him for money to prepare food for the family, which he vehemently refused to provide.
However, as the nursing mother prepared pap for the three-month-old baby, he accosted her, took the hot water and poured it on her breasts.
Report have it that Mrs. Kate (not real name) has been in excruciating pains.
She stated that her breasts bled profusely whenever she tried to breastfeed the baby.
WACOL has been providing medical and other assistance to the victim after referring the matter to the Police.
“The husband has been arrested and we appreciate the swiftness with which the Enugu Police Area Commander handled the matter. “
