Chief Mrs. Mary-Maudline Ogbonna Nwifuru, the First Lady of Ebonyi State, has condemned the recent abuse of two teenage girls in the Ojiegbe Ngbo community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area. Expressing deep concern over a viral video showing the girls stripped and beaten by local youths for allegedly stealing chickens, Mrs. Nwifuru described the incident as a “grave violation of human dignity” and a “deeply troubling” act that should never be tolerated.
Mrs. Nwifuru stressed that all Ebonyi residents—especially young girls and women—deserve to live without fear of harm, abuse, or violence. She emphasized that such behavior has no place in any community within the state.
The First Lady applauded the swift response of the state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Anthonia A. Uche-Anya, and her team for arresting the prime suspects, Dennis Ali and Ituma Sunday. She urged local leaders to ensure the victims receive necessary support and to implement measures preventing similar incidents across Ebonyi communities.
Through her foundation, BERWO, Mrs. Nwifuru reaffirmed her dedication to collaborating with agencies to support abuse survivors and to champion the rights and welfare of women and girls. She extended her sympathy to the families affected, pledging her commitment to securing justice for survivors of gender-based violence.
