•Mrs Amarachi Lawrence in hospital
The Abia State Government, through the office of the Attorney-General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, has arraigned one Lawrence Uzor who reportedly attempted to use his wife, Amarachi Lawrence, for ritual.
Mrs. Lawrence was admitted at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Umuahia, the state capital, reports The Nation.
Her husband, a native of Umuchieze in Bende Local Government Area, reportedly attacked and inflicted injuries on her while he attempts to pluck out her eyes at their residence at Adiele Estate, Umueze-Ibeku, Umuahia North Local Government Area of the state.
The wife of the governor of Abia State, Priscilla Otti, stated this when she paid a visit to the family of the survivor, at the palace of the traditional ruler of Emede Ancient Kingdom, Eze Allen Okpokiri, Amarachi’s uncle.
Mrs. Otti noted that the visit was her second visit, which said was aimed at assessing Amarachi’s condition and exploring further avenues to assist her in rebuilding her life.
She reassured the family that the state government remains committed to helping Amarachi find sustainable means of livelihood and pledged support to enable her to start a business.
Mrs. Otti assured that the perpetrators of this violent act are facing the full wrath of the law, reinforcing the government’s zero-tolerance for gender-based violence.
”Justice will be served, and no such crime will go unpunished under this administration,” she added.
