According to a Vanguard report on September 4th, 2023, a housewife named Maryam Zakari allegedly poured hot water on her son, Babanne Abdulahi, in Cross River State. The incident occurred because the son had the audacity to bring his girlfriend home.
It is reported that Maryam Zakari boiled water and used it to shower her son, resulting in severe burns. The incident took place in Bogobiri, a residential area known for its Hausa-Fulani population.
An eyewitness named Dauda stated that instead of verbally cautioning her son, Maryam Zakari decided to drench him with hot water when she found him in his room with his girlfriend. She poured the scalding water on his body and called for help. When Vanguard reporters visited the scene, they witnessed many sympathizers scolding the woman for her actions.
Dauda further explained that the issue was not only about the presence of the girlfriend but also about the son not giving his daily wages to his mother and instead giving them to his girlfriend. This could have been a contributing factor to Maryam Zakari's extreme reaction.
The victim was immediately taken to a private clinic in Calabar for medical treatment. However, the state police command Public Relations Officer, Irene Ugbo, stated that the matter had not been officially reported to the police when contacted.
Efforts to communicate with the husband and wife proved unsuccessful as they both remained silent.
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