Imo woman bags six months in prison for abusing 14-year-old niece

Nigerian Tribune | 02-10-2026 06:12pm |

A Magistrate Court in Imo State, presided over by Chief Magistrate C.J. Nkwoada, has sentenced Rose Okon to six months in prison for inflicting grievous harm on her 14-year-old niece, whom she was caring for. The court stated that the convict could pay a fine of N50,000 instead of serving the prison term. The case highlights issues of child abuse.

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