The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued a 16-year-old girl in Abuja after her employer allegedly poured hot water on her.
The incident happened in the Gwarinpa area of the Federal Capital Territory. According to NAPTIP, the rescue followed a tip-off from concerned neighbours who also rushed the teenager to the hospital.
In a statement on Friday, NAPTIP explained that the girl, from Imo State, was employed to care for her employer’s three children, including two-month-old twins and a seven-year-old boy.
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“The victim, who hails from Imo State and comes from a family of 12, had been caring for her employer’s three children, including two-month-old twins and a seven-year-old boy while the employer worked at night,” the statement read.
It added: “Reports indicate that the girl was scalded with hot water by her employer. Alert neighbours quickly rushed her to a hospital and immediately contacted NAPTIP, prompting a swift rescue operation.”
The agency confirmed that an investigation has started and promised justice.
“All individuals involved in this heinous act will face the full weight of the law,” NAPTIP said.
This is not the first time such an incident has happened. In 2023, a landlord in Ogun State allegedly poured hot water on an 11-year-old girl, while in 2022, a woman in Abeokuta reportedly killed her husband after dousing him with hot water.