Tony Okafor, Awka
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Onwanna Nnenna for allegedly throwing down her housemaid from a four-storey building in Awada near Onitsha, Anambra State.
The victim it was gathered was a 14 year-old girl from Achalla in the Awka North Local Government Area of the state.
Nnenna reportedly threw her down the building while trying to discipline her for an undisclosed offence she (the victim) alleged committed.
As of press time the health condition of the victim could not be ascertained, but a source said she was rushed to the hospital by the police team that rescued her.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent said the suspect was arrested for attempted murder.
He said, “The Anambra State Police operatives have arrested one Mrs Onwanna Nnenna (29y) old from Nando, Anambra East Local Government Area on a case of attempted murder that happened at Otu street, Awada Onitsha.
“Preliminary information shows that the victim, one Miss Ijeoma Nwafor (14), a native of Achalla was pushed down from a four storey building by the suspect, when she was beating her.
“Other details reveal that the victim is a house help to the suspect. Nnenna is currently in police custody and the victim, receiving treatment in a hospital. Further development shall be communicated please.”