The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old stepmother, Rachel Geoffrey, for intentionally inflicting severe physical injuries on her 7 and 3-year-old stepchildren.
The victims, Genesis Geoffrey and Ijadai Geoffrey, have faced repeated acts of cruelty and human rights violations from their stepmother since their mother’s separation from their father.
According to a statement signed by SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer, Adamawa State Command, on May 14, 2024, Rachel Geoffrey tied the hands of the children with a handkerchief and set their hands on fire, resulting in severe injuries, after they ate their father’s food without her permission.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has expressed concern over the incident and advised parents to provide necessary care and support to their children. The suspect will be prosecuted diligently.
