A pregnant woman, Mrs Mercy Chintua, has been arrested by operatives of Enugu State Police Command over allegation of assault on her neighbour, whom she said spied on her while she was taking her bath.
The suspect, who resides at Akwuke, Awkunanaw axis of Enugu State, had allegedly poured hot water on the victim, Emmanuel Anyebe, for allegedly peeping on her while she was having her bath on February 23.
Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu said: “Mercy poured hot water on the victim as he was going to have his bath. She alleged that the victim was peeping into the bathroom, while she was having her bath.
“The hot water inflicted serious body burns on the victim. As a result of the injuries sustained from the act, he was unconscious and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
“The victim has denied ever peeping on the woman during her bath.
“The suspect has pleaded for leniency, ascribing her actions to demonic spirits in her.”
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