(Abia Father Arrested. Photo Credit: Abia State Police Command)
Police in Abia State have arrested a man for stripping his 13-year-old son naked, tying him up and beat!ng him in the hot sun in Aba.
Uzoma Uwaeme was arrested after a video of the abuse went viral on social media.
The video showed the teenager bound with ropes, visibly injured and exposed to harsh weather.
The boy’s mother had left the marriage, according to police.
The Police Commissioner ordered officers to find and arrest the suspect at his home.
The teenager has been rescued and is receiving medical treatment.
He is in stable condition and currently under police protection.
The case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
The Police Commissioner strongly condemned the abuse, calling it inhumane and barbaric and a serious violation of the child’s rights.
He said the command has zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse and domestic violence and promised the suspect will be prosecuted according to the law.
Police urged members of the public to report any cases of abuse and criminality to the nearest police station.
A similar incident was reported in June when authorities in a neighboring state arrested a couple for severely beat!ng a 10-year-old child in their care, sparking public outrage and calls for stricter enforcement of child protection laws.
