A shocking incident unfolded in Cross River State as a middle-aged woman, identified as Maryam Zakari, allegedly scalded her son, Babanne Abdulahi, with boiling water for bringing his girlfriend home.
According to reports, the woman allegedly heated water and proceeded to pour it on her son, causing him to sustain severe burns. This incident is said to have taken place last Thursday, leaving the young man with significant injuries.
The incident occurred in Bogobiri, a residential area predominantly inhabited by the Hausa-Fulani community within the city.
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According to an eye witness who identified himself as Dauda, “The woman saw the boy in his room with his girlfriend Instead of cautioning him verbally, she decided to drench the young man with hot water. She poured the hot water on his body and shouted out for help.”
“It is not just the girlfriend issue but because the son does not remit his daily wages to her but gives it to his girlfriend.”
Following the distressing incident, the victim was transported to a private clinic in Calabar for medical attention.
When contacted, Irene Ugbo, the Public Relations Officer of the state police command, stated that they had not received any reports regarding the incident.
