Anambra lawyer who allegedly brutalised 11-year-old maid surrenders to police after minister’s N2m bounty

The Anambra lawyer, Adachukwu Okafor, who allegedly abused her 11-year-old maid has surrendered herself to the police and will be arraigned in court. 

Recall that the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, had placed a N2m bounty on her.

Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, the media aide to the State Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Hon Ify Obinabo, who confirmed the development in a statement on Friday, February 16, 2024, said the suspect surrendered herself to the Anambra Police Command in Awka.

Mrs. Okafor allegedly used knives and other sharp objects to inflict injuries on the minor, Happiness Nwafor. 

Speaking on the development, Obinabo stated that the suspect Adachukwu will be arraigned before the Children, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Magistrate court in Awka next week.

Meanwhile, the victim is set to be discharged from the hospital.