By Obiageli Nwankwo
The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, has strongly condemned the alleged brutal assault of Miss Miracle Amah, a Junior Secondary School 3 student of Community Secondary School, Agulu, by her guardian, Mrs. Osinachi Edeh.
Reacting to the incident, Prof. Chuma-Udeh vowed, “I swear on my honour, this woman will face the wrath of God and the justice of man if found guilty.” She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to child protection, noting that the safety of every child remains a top priority under Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration.
According to the student, the incident began when she used her guardian’s phone to call her cousin but mistakenly dialed the wrong number. Her guardian, who was reportedly eavesdropping, accused her of calling a male friend. When Miss Miracle tried to explain, the guardian allegedly refused to believe her and later informed another relative that the student had started “keeping boyfriends.”
The victim alleged that the situation escalated when her guardian threatened her with a knife to force a confession. When she maintained her innocence, the guardian reportedly heated an iron and inflicted burns on her face, breasts, and other parts of her body.
The case came to light when the student arrived at school with visible burns, prompting school authorities to summon the guardian for questioning, during which the suspect reportedly pleaded for forgiveness.
Mrs. Edeh has since been arrested, and investigations are ongoing. Prof. Chuma-Udeh reiterated that the suspect would face the full weight of the law, adding that the state is not treating the matter with kid gloves.
Obiageli is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
