A woman named Amaka Okonkwo has been arrested for allegedly pouring a mixture of hot water and pepper on her tenant over a dispute regarding rent increment. The incident took place in Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, on August 17, 2023.
The victim, Imabong William, hailing from Akwa Ibom State, is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Nawfia. According to Imabong, her landlady had demanded that she vacate the house due to her inability to pay the increased rent, even though her previous rent had expired just the previous month. Imabong requested time to find a new place, but the landlady allegedly attacked her while she was washing clothes, pouring a mixture of hot water and pepper on her from behind.
In response to the incident, Anambra State’s Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Hon Ify Obinabo, announced that the alleged perpetrator, Amaka Okonkwo, has been arrested and is currently in custody at the Nimo police station.
Amaka Okonkwo’s husband, Mr. Ebere Okonkwo, was also questioned regarding the incident. He denied any involvement in his wife’s actions and claimed that he was unaware of her intentions to harm their tenant Imabong, despite being at home when the incident occurred.
