A landlady in Akwa Ibom has allegedly poured hot water mixed with pepper on her tenant over her inability to pay rent.
Gatekeepers News reports that the incident happened on Thursday at Enugwu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.
According to reports, the perpetrator, Amaka Okonkwo had issued a quit notice to the victim, Imabong William over her inability to pay a new rent imposed on tenants in the building.
The victim however sought time to find a new apartment before the incident occurred.
The victim was reportedly rescued by neighbours and already receiving treatment in the hospital while the landlady has been arrested after her action was reported Nimo police Station.
Anambra State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs, Mrs Ify Obinabo, who visited the victim, narrated that the victim stated that she was asked to vacate the house over her inability to pay the new rent increment.
She explained that she demanded some time to enable her get a new place, but unfortunately, while she was washing her clothes on Thursday, the said landlady poured hot water mixed with pepper on her from behind.
Obinabo expressed her displeasure over the incident and promised to get justice for the victim.
She warned that the Anambra State Government will not take lightly anyone found culpable of assault of any kind and went on to advise the public to always report crimes and misdemeanours through the appropriate channels for quick intervention.
