Ebonyi govt’s wife vows to secure justice for 2 girls striped naked by youths 

By, Uchenna Okeh

The wife of Ebonyi State governor, Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudline Ogbonna Nwifuru, has condemned in totality the mistreatment of two teenage girls in Ojiegbe Ngbo community, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area. 

The Nations News Nigeria reports that the two teenage girls were stripped naked and beaten to pulp by the youths in the community, allegedly as a result of hunger and suffering, and stolen two fouls.

The governor’s wife, Mary-Maudline Nwifuru in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by the press secretary, Nnenna Oshibe described  their actions as “deeply troubling” and a “grave violation of human dignity,” 

She expressed shock over the viral video making the rounds on the social media, where the two teenage girls were stripped naked and flogged by youths in Ojiegbe Ngbo community.

Mrs. Nwifuru, emphasized that every citizen in the state, particularly young girls and women deserves to live free from harm, fear, abuse, mistreatment or violence as it is not  acceptable nor tolerated across Ebonyi communities. 

She reiterated that the present administration is committed to ensuring that justice is served to perpetrators of this act. 

The wife of the governor applauded the efforts of the state Commissioner of Police, CP. Anthonia A. Uche-Anya and her team for arresting the prime suspects, Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday.

She also urged local leaders to ensure the victims get proper care and endeavor to prevent future incidents across communities in the state. 

Mrs Nwifuru reiterated that her foundation, BERWO, will continue to collaborate with agencies to support abuse victims and advocate for women and girls’ welfare.

She extended sympathy and support to the affected families, reaffirming her commitment to ensuring justice for Gender Based Violence survivors.