Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara
Mary-Maudline Ogbonna Nwifuru, wife of the Ebonyi State governor has condemned the ill treatment mated on two teenage girls in Ojiegbe Ngbo community, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area by some youths.
Nwifuru who expressed shock over the viral video 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 noted 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.
She reiterated that the state government is committed to ensuring that justice is served to perpetrators of this heinous act.
Nwifuru thanked 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 urged local leaders to ensure the victims get proper care and endeavor to prevent future incidents across communities in the state.
Mrs Nwifuru further reiterated that her foundation, BERWO, will continue to collaborate with agencies to support abuse victims and advocate for women and girls’ welfare.
Even as she extended her sympathy and support to the affected families, reaffirming her commitment to ensuring justice for Gender Based Violence survivors In the state.