Couple Arrested For Allegedly Beat To Death 10-Years Old Adopted Girl In Lagos

A couple in igando, alimoso area part of Lagos state has been arrested for allegedly had adopted a 10 year old girl and beat her to death.

According to eyewitnesses, the couple had been consistently maltreating and assaulting the child, while also sending her on unnecessary errands.

Ondopress learnt that the girl had been sick for about two weeks, yet the abuse continued. On Monday, both the husband and wife allegedly beat the child severely despite her condition, and sadly, she died.

They reportedly rushed her to a hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Youths in the community apprehended the woman while the husband had gone out to look for a tricycle to dispose of the girl’s lifeless body.

Unfortunately for him, he was caught when he returned with the tricycle, and both suspects were held until authorities arrived.

“I immediately contacted the DPO of Igando Division and instructed the landlady to report the matter formally, which she did.”

“The DPO of Igando Division promptly deployed officers to arrest the couple and recover the body of the deceased child.”

“While I was questioning the suspect, he claimed the girl was sick, that they rushed her to the hospital, and that she d!ed while receiving treatment. I then asked which hospital was involved.”

“Unfortunately for him, the doctor there is known to me and also my personal physician. I called the doctor to verify the claim, and he confirmed that a child was brought to the hospital, but she was already dead and cold on arrival.” Eye witnesses said.Continue Your, Reading. .