Police arrest Imo businesswoman for battering 13-year-old house help

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri

The police in Imo State have arrested a 35-year-old businesswoman, identified as Edith Nwachukwu, for allegedly battering her 13-year-old house help, Kelechi Ejieke.

The suspect was apprehended on Tuesday evening by operatives of the Owerri Urban Divisional Police Headquarters after the minor was rescued at the popular Relief Market in Owerri, the state capital.