According to TheNation, the
Junior Secondary School (JSS) 3 pupil died on October 25 at the Federal Medical
Centre (FMC) Ebute Metta from complications of the beating she allegedly
received from her half-sister, Nneka, and her stepmother, Seki Eko, on October
14.
The thirteen-year-old girl,
Precious Omenka, has allegedly been beaten to death by her half-sister in
#Lekki, #LagosState.
Her death certificate
revealed that the primary and secondary causes of death were Acute Kidney
Injury (AKI) and Cardiopulmonary Collapse. .
Mr. Emeka Omenka, the
father of the deceased, said her daughter went to Nneka’s house in Ikota, Lekki
on October 12, on the latter’s request, but was returned on October 16 looking
weak with complaints of body pains. .
He said Precious gave
details of how she was kicked in the stomach, chest and sides several times,
adding that she was beaten with a mop stick and a cable as well because she
peed on the bed. “I am in pain. My heart is broken. Nneka is my first daughter.
I had her out of wedlock with one Seki Eko I was in a relationship with. Nneka
was trained by my wife Ifeoma who loved her like her own child. .
When I got married to my
wife, it was difficult for her to conceive and so she brought up Nneka like her
own child. So, when she came and said Precious should come to her place, we did
not have any reason to deny her request. .
Her husband lives in Dubai.
She promised to send her to a private school to appreciate my wife for taking
care of her,” he said.
Meanwhile, a coalition of
child advocates has volunteered to take over the case and ensure justice.
Police spokesman Bala Elkana confirmed the case was reported at Ajiwe Division
in Ajah, adding that the suspects have been arrested.
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