By Ayodele Oni
The Taraba State Government has intervened in the case of a woman that allegedly inflicted injuries on a teenage girl on a suspicion that she was having an affair with her husband.
This is just as the woman, from Donga local government council of Taraba State, Mrs. Ramatu Abbas, has been divorced by her husband in accordance with Islamic rites.
Ramatu was accused of mutilating the face of 17-year old, Iwasen Terhemba on the suspicion that she is, allegedly, having an affair with her husband.
The husband, identified as Abbas, reportedly ended the marriage on grounds that his wife’s actions brought disgrace and disrepute to his family, eroded trust, and caused serious disharmony among relatives and associates.
Mrs. Abbas was on Friday remanded at the Wukari Correctional Centre, following her arraignment before a Magistrate Court sitting in Donga.
She is facing charges in connection with the alleged assault on Miss Terhemba, who resides with her guardian in Donga town.
The accused allegedly used a razor blade to inflict multiple cuts on the victim’s face, injuries said to be capable of causing permanent facial disfigurement.
The victim is reported to be responding to medical care and fast recovering from the injuries sustained during the attack.
The State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on his part, has directed security agencies to arrest anyone found threatening or intimidating the victim’s guardian.
The Governor warned that any interference with the judicial process or intimidation of the victim’s family would attract arrest and prosecution.
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Mrs. Mary Sinjen, the governor reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to justice and the protection of vulnerable persons.
“His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has directed that no effort be spared in securing justice for the victim and strengthening protective measures for vulnerable persons across the state.
“Those intimidating both the victim and her guardian should be arrested and made to face the law,” the statement said.
Overwhelmed by the massive supports showed on her by the state government and individuals, the teenager expressed gratitude to the First Lady of the state, Mrs. Agyin Kefas, the Chairman of council and his wife; the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Mary Sinjen; and the Nigeria Police for their swift intervention.
She appealed to well-meaning Nigerians for support and called for justice to be served, stressing that the case should serve as a deterrent to others.
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