Minister Offers N2m Reward For Capture Of Anambra Lawyer Accused Of Maid Abuse

Minister Offers N2m Reward For Capture Of Anambra Lawyer Accused Of Maid Abuse

Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has taken a bold step in the pursuit of justice by offering a N2 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Anambra-based lawyer, Adachukwu Cukelu-Okafor…..READ ALSO

Cukelu-Okafor stands accused of brutally abusing her 10-year-old house help in Onitsha North Local Government of Anambra State.

In a press conference held in Abuja on Monday, Minister Kennedy-Ohanenye emphasized her commitment to intervening in issues concerning women and children across Nigeria. The incident, which involved the use of dangerous objects such as a broken bottle, knife, and electric iron, left the young maid covered in burns, as depicted in a distressing video circulating online.

Expressing her frustration with the lack of progress in resolving the matter, the Minister declared, “I am not going to listen anymore. I am going to wade into any issue that concerns women and children across this country.” Urging Nigerians to assist in locating Cukelu-Okafor, she announced the N2 million bounty and urged citizens to contact the police with any relevant information.

Kennedy-Ohanenye also pledged to address the broader issue of child labor as domestic workers, promising forthcoming actions and enforcement measures within a week. Encouraging whistleblowers to step forward, she emphasized the importance of citizen engagement in solving national challenges, particularly under a responsive administration.