Police Arrest Father Over Alleged Abuse of 13-Year-Old Son
Abia Police Arrest a Man After a Viral Video Allegedly Showing His 13-Year-Old Son Being Restrained and Abused in Aba.
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Uzoma Uwaeme following allegations that he subjected his 13-year-old son to severe physical abuse in Aba. The arrest followed the circulation of a video on social media that drew public concern and prompted police authorities to intervene.
According to the police, the teenager was allegedly restrained and subjected to physical punishment by his father. Authorities said the incident occurred at the suspect’s residence on Nwokocha Street, off Udeabara Road, in Aba, and that the police moved quickly to locate the man after the video came to their attention.
The teenager has since been rescued and taken for medical treatment, according to the Abia Police Command. Police said he is in stable condition and has been placed under protective custody while arrangements are made to ensure his safety and welfare during the investigation.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, condemned the alleged treatment of the child and described it as a serious violation of children’s rights, while reaffirming the command’s position against child abuse and domestic violence.
Police said the suspect remains in custody and will face legal proceedings in accordance with the law. The command also urged members of the public to report suspected cases of child abuse promptly so that vulnerable children can receive protection and appropriate intervention.
