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From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki
The Ebonyi State Police Command detained a self-proclaimed prophet named Nwankpu James after he was captured on camera abusing and mistreating a child while they were lying on the ground.
The prophet tagged the sick child a witch and abused the child while trying to cast the witch out of the child.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, said that immediately the Commissioner of Police in the state, Hope Urunwa, saw the video, she directed operatives of the command to ensure the arrest of the suspect and the rescue of the child.
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“Acting on the directive, operatives traced the suspect and the child’s parents to Isohumini Agbaja Community in Izzi Local Government Area, where the suspect was arrested and the child successfully rescued.
“The suspect is currently in custody as investigations into the incident continue. Meanwhile, the rescued child has been admitted to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA) for immediate medical attention.
“The Command reiterates its commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all citizens, particularly children, and strongly warns against all forms of child abuse and inhumane acts,” Ukandu said.
